Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Nara December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Nara](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Hotels.d6139567.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nara.d6139567.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Nara Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nara.d6139567.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Nara.d6139567.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Nara ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Nara Types of activities Where to stay [Nara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Nara.dx6139567) ![Nara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492605-heijo-palace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/540000/540514-nara-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/540000/540500-nara-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/540000/540492-nara-and-vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492437-toshodai-ji-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Nara Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Nara has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Nara is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Nara to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Nara Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Nara. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Nara attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![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. --- ## Recommended things to do in Nara | Number of things to do | 90 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Nara: Bike Tour in Ancient Capital UNESCO World Heritage](/things-to-do/nara-bike-tour-in-ancient-capital-unesco-world-heritage.a48217519.activity-details): CA $32 | | Top 5 things to do | [Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass](/things-to-do/japan-have-fun-in-kansai-pass.a50616095.activity-details)[Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour](/things-to-do/japan-kansai-nara-kyoto-day-tour.a50487169.activity-details)[From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour](/things-to-do/from-kyoto-osaka-kyoto-must-see-spots-nara-park-one-day-tour.a49773415.activity-details)[Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details)[Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha](/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private)](/things-to-do/fermented-bento-workshop-on-the-yamanobe-no-michi-trail-private.a50655111.activity-details)[E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine](/things-to-do/e-bike-nara-highlights-todaiji-knives-deer-shrine.a48134002.activity-details)[Nara: Bike Tour in Ancient Capital UNESCO World Heritage](/things-to-do/nara-bike-tour-in-ancient-capital-unesco-world-heritage.a48217519.activity-details)[Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya](/things-to-do/kyoto-table-style-tea-ceremony-at-a-kyo-machiya.a47764233.activity-details)[Nara - Craft Beer, Sake, and Food Walking Tour](/things-to-do/nara-craft-beer-sake-and-food-walking-tour.a44519933.activity-details) | | With kids | [Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha](/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details)[Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka](/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-highlights-day-tour-from-osaka.a50193059.activity-details)[Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details)[Hirakata Park Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/hirakata-park-admission-ticket.a50184804.activity-details)[Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)](/things-to-do/nara-early-bird-tour-kyoto-departure-option-available.a47654135.activity-details) | ## What to do in Nara --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Nara ![Nara Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492376-nara-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara Park Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Park-Nara.d6103874.Vacation-Attraction) ![Todaiji Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492353-todaiji-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Todaiji Temple 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Todaiji-Temple-Nara.d6076306.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kasuga Shrine](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492632-kasuga-shrine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kasuga Shrine 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) ![Nara National Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492456-nara-national-museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nara National Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-National-Museum-Nara.d6103872.Vacation-Attraction) ![Yakushi-ji Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492158-yakushi-ji-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yakushi-ji Temple 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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Yakushi-Ji-Temple-Nara.d6103886.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492389-kofuku-ji-shrine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kofuku-ji Temple You can learn about the history of Noboriōji with a visit to Kofuku-ji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Kofuku-Ji-Temple-Nara.d6103868.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sarusawa Pond Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492352-sarusawa-ike.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarusawa Pond Park Sarusawa Pond Park is just one of the places to see in Noboriōji, 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/Sarusawa-Ike-Nara.d553248621532771755.Vacation-Attraction) ![Toshodai-ji Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492329-toshodai-ji-temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Toshodai-ji Temple After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Toshodai-Ji-Temple-Nara.d6103882.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heijo Palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492623-heijo-palace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heijo Palace You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Heijo-Palace-Nara.d6103860.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Nara ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492334-naramachi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naramachi Unique features of Naramachi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Nara Park or Kojindo while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nara-Naramachi.dx3000757989) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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