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Nara Travel Guide

Located just under an hour from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara is one of Japan’s most historically significant and visually stunning cities. As the country’s first permanent capital, Nara is home to some of Ja

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Best Budget Hotels In Nara

There's plenty of quality cheap accommodation in Nara. Here I've listed what I consider to be the best budget hotels and guesthouses in Nara, all of which I've personally inspected. This Japanese-sty

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Best Luxury Hotels In Nara

Nara only has a few luxury hotels. Here are my personal recommendations. Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi Wow! The Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi is a superb Japanes

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Best Mid Range Hotels In Nara

If you're looking for somewhere comfortable to stay without breaking the bank, Nara has a great range of mid-range hotels to choose from. I've personally inspected each of these properties. Located d

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Best Time To Go To Nara

What is the best time of year to visit Nara? What's the weather like in Nara month by month? Here, I'll give you all the answers. ![Tea House, Yoshiki-en Gardens, Nara - image copyright Damien Douxch

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Getting Around Nara

Nara is a very compact city that can easily be explored on foot. However, if you'd like to visit some of the sights around the city, you'll need to take a bus, train or taxi. Here's my guide to gettin

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How To Get To Nara

Nara is within easy day trip distance of cities like Kyoto and Osaka. It's also very close to Kansai International Airport. In this section, I give the best, fastest and cheapest ways to reach Nara fr

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Nara Annual Festivals Events

Nara has some truly spectacular annual festivals and events. Here's my rundown of the main Nara festivals and events which are definitely worth seeing if you can. ![Wakakusa](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Nara Cherry Blossoms

Nara is a fantastic place to enjoy Japan's famous cherry blossoms. The parks, gardens, temples and shrines of the city are studded with cherry trees. Here is information on timing and a list of the be

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Nara Districts

Nara has hundreds of fascinating sights to explore. Most are located in a few main sightseeing districts. In this section, I'll give you a full run-down of Nara's main sightseeing districts. ![Nigats

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Nara Fall Foliage

Nara is a great place to see Japan's famous autumn colors. The city is filled with park, temples, shrines and gardens where you can enjoy the leaves. Here is a list of the best spots and information o

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Nara Festivals Events

Nara has some truly spectacular annual festivals and events. Here's my rundown of the main Nara festivals and events which are definitely worth seeing if you can. ![Wakakusa](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Nara Hotels

Nara has a wide range of hotels and guesthouses catering to all budgets. Here, I'll introduce the main hotels and guesthouses located in central Nara (ie Downtown Nara, Naramachi and Nara-koen Area).

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Nara Itineraries

Nara has some of the most impressive sights in all of Japan. Here I provide three Nara itineraries to help you make the most of your time in Nara. ![Kasuga-taisha Shrine, Nara - image copyright Damie

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Nara Ryokan

Nara has several excellent ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) and it's a good place to try the ryokan experience. Ryokan are a good choice for those who want a break from hotels or for those traveling

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Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi

Wow! The Nipponia Hotel Nara Naramachi is a superb Japanese-style hotel in a former sake brewery right in the heart of the Naramachi district. It's among the most atmospheric hotels we've seed in Japa

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Nara Walking Tour

Book a six- or eight-hour private Nara tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to explore the city's most incredible temples, shrines and gardens. ![Todai-ji 東大寺](https://photos.smugmug.com/

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Places To Eat In Nara

Nara offers a diverse selection of restaurants, with options ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to Italian and French dining. Most of the top places to eat in Nara are concentrated in Downtown

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Things To Do In Nara

Nara is second only to Kyoto as the richest collection of traditional sites in Japan. Nara is home to some of the country's best temples and shrines, along with several fine gardens, museums and tradi

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