Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Nara Prefecture February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Nara Prefecture ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Nara Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Nara Prefecture travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Prefecture.dx6050641) ![Yumedono (Hall of Dreams) at Horyu-ji Buddhist temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349089/bde8d0aa-2edc-4b43-9d9b-4dff54533ba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yumedono (Hall of Dreams) at Horyu-ji Buddhist temple, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349089/bde8d0aa-2edc-4b43-9d9b-4dff54533ba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/176a9d51-5ce4-41d3-8afa-9209b293bb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/49bd7f43-ad28-4d88-af42-5e11f68f6761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![芋ヶ峠（奈良県吉野郡吉野町）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178238/ad9b51bc-4de0-4f84-be2f-8e61d4fb2bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Nara Prefecture --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara Prefecture ![Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103874/67d32ab1-782f-42f4-97c5-51d53e2b4582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara Park 4.5/5(185 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Park-Nara.d6103874.Vacation-Attraction) ![Todaiji Temple which includes a lake or waterhole, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076306/93bf40d3-c391-4160-8b47-c09929e0bd5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Todaiji Temple 4.5/5(86 reviews) Todaiji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Todaiji-Temple-Nara.d6076306.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563235265/c90b8f12-b493-4390-abc7-47182adab62e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Yoshino Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Yoshino during your travels in Yoshino. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Yoshino-Yoshino.d553248621563235265.Vacation-Attraction) ![玉姫神社](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771250/11124337-f1ef-4e4d-acba-1503f32cb6e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamaki Shrine 5/5(1 review) Tamaki Shrine is just one of the places to see in Totsukawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Tamaki-Shrine-Totsukawa.d553248621532771250.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kasuga Shrine which includes heritage elements and a temple or place of worship as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103864/7cc17805-6b2f-4395-bbd2-da58ed31bc58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kasuga Shrine 4.5/5(6 reviews) You can learn about the history of Nara with a visit to Kasuga Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Kasuga-Shrine-Nara.d6103864.Vacation-Attraction) ![Horyu-ji temple Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area are located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. UNESCO Site; Shutterstock ID 673285708; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502157/ec982a30-8863-414e-8a9e-c0222e4f85f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Horyu-ji Temple 5/5(4 reviews) After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Horyu-Ji-Temple-Nara.d502157.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nara National Museum which includes interior views and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103872/ff3b3297-d462-4c79-9996-4765b12d1722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara National Museum 3.5/5(3 reviews) You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-National-Museum-Nara.d6103872.Vacation-Attraction) ![Yakushi-ji Temple which includes heritage elements, a temple or place of worship and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103886/f14ce2d2-b81e-4073-8580-9862c9398147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yakushi-ji Temple 4.5/5(5 reviews) Yakushi-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Yakushi-Ji-Temple-Nara.d6103886.Vacation-Attraction) ![japanese landscape - soni kogen - soni - nara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976770472/ece7b955-8d4a-4b74-bdf2-777dca56010e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soni Highlands Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soni Highlands during your travels in Soni-mura. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Soni-Highlands-Soni-mura.d553248635976770472.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Nara Prefecture ![Naramachi showing night scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757989/36000399-0a65-41ac-9ada-393cd259fafa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naramachi Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara City Museum of Photography or Nara Park while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Naramachi.dx3000757989) ![郡山城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/bffffe92-b50d-47e1-ae1a-d66dff80b700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kōriyama While visiting Kōriyama, you might make a stop by sights like Koriyama Castle and Koriyama Goldfish Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Koriyama.dx553248635975855275) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Imaicho Travelers like the historic sites in Imaicho, and Imai Machiya Hall is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Kashihara-Imaicho.dx6347746) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hashimoto While there might not be top attractions in Hashimoto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kashihara Insectarium and Asuka Historical Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Hashimoto.dx553248635975863677) ![Tatsuta Shrine which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771666/3ebaf752-75d4-414b-af93-2bc1f918cfc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tatsuta If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tatsuta and surrounding area, you can visit Nara Kenko Land and Koriyama Castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Ikaruga-Tatsuta.dx3000750523) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimobuchi When in Shimobuchi, you can plan a visit to Kamokimi no Yu and Kinpusenji Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oyodo-Shimobuchi.dx3000730582) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Nara Prefecture ![大阪風景 東大阪ジャンクション　トワイライト](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179193/8656f754-4f7f-4144-8dc2-1c34413886b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Higashi-osaka ![玉串川　(大阪府八尾市)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179224/336a68b3-cd2a-4241-8114-86d71221868a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [JEXP](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JEXP) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Yao ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ![Japanese Ninja concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152286/4cca4f57-7c6c-4b53-8d99-4a7e349fb3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iga ![Mausoleums of Matsudaira Hide at Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/04829417-93fe-4cdd-a656-a8c311fa9473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Koya ![Tenrikyo Church Headquarters (Japan - Nara pref. - Tenri city)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253456/77c1e0b5-b655-48d7-ab2b-97244d6d9999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tenri ![Hananosato-Takidani Japanese Iris Garden, Date taken(YYYY-MM-DD): 2010-06-27 Place taken: Hananosato-Takidani, Murō, Uda, Nara, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339993/c28f31db-b092-447b-8778-cac91038ef0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Hamachidori](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Hamachidori) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Uda ![Sunset view of Miwa town, Sakurai, Nara, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347482/a01cdaa6-40e8-4c66-9457-79a7f90cc3d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sakurai ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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