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Nara Travel Guide

Nara is a spectacularly picturesque city which is second only to Kyoto for the richness and beauty of its temples, shrines and gardens. It’s possible to visit Nara as a daytrip from Kyoto and Osaka, but its gorgeous districts and parks are certainly worth a few days of your time

Things To Do In Nara

Things To Do In
Nara[image © Daniel Douxchamps]
Discover Nara’s must-see attractions and a wide variety of other activities too. Read More

Places To Eat In Nara

Places To Eat In
Nara[image © Chris Rowthorn]
Nara has some great restaurants and cafes — here’s a rundown of my personal favorites. Read More

Nara Itineraries

Nara
Itineraries[image © Daniel Douxchamps]
Half-day, 1-day and 2-day Nara itineraries to make the most of your time. Read More

Best Time To Go To Nara

Best Time To Go To
Nara[image © Daniel Douxchamps]
You can visit Nara all year round, and each month’s weather has its own charm. Read More

Nara Ryokan

Tsubakiso
Ryokan[Tsubakiso Ryokan]
Enjoy the traditional Japanese inn experience by staying at a Nara ryokan. Read More

Nara Hotels

Hotel New
Wakasa[Hotel New Wakasa]
Nara has a great range of hotels and guesthouses suitable for all budgets. Read More

Nara Cherry Blossoms

Nara Cherry
Blossoms[image © fortherock]
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 best spots. Read More

Nara Fall Foliage

Nara Fall
Foliage[image © Walter Lim]
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 on timing. Read More

Nara Districts

Nara
Districts[image © Daniel Douxchamps]
Each of Nara’s districts has its own atmosphere, charm and attractions. Read More

How To Get To Nara

How To Get To
Nara[image © Kentaro Iemoto]
Nara is easily accessible from the rest of Japan once you know which train to catch. Read More

Nara Annual Festivals

Wakakusa Yamayaki Firetenders by iris, on
Flickr[image © iris]
Nara has some spectacular festivals and events happening each year. Read More

Getting Around Nara

Getting Around
Nara[image © Daniel Douxchamps]
Easily walkable, Nara also has great public transport networks. Read More

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