Plan a trip to see Nara National Museum

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WAYFARER Shinsaibashi

Minami

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Sep 4 - Sep 10

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Roundtrip flight included

Kaohsiung (KHH) to Osaka (KIX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)

Staff was excellent and helpful. Location is at walking distance from the main train station and close by to a local train station, close to shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

WAYFARER Matsu

Minami

per person

Sep 4 - Sep 10

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Roundtrip flight included

Kaohsiung (KHH) to Osaka (KIX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)

Friendly, international staff, comfortable, clean room; a good hotel all around.

Reviewed on 2025/6/14

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

Naniwa

per person

Aug 10 - Aug 14

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)

Reception staff were truly excellent from before we came to Japan with online questions that they helped with. During our stay nothing was a problem for them, they were so helpful throughout.

Reviewed on 2025/7/1

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Tours & day trips

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Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

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Private & custom tours

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From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Osaka Kyoto and Nara Nightlife with Local Food

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Classes & workshops

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3 Hours Washoku Cooking Class

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Popular places to visit

4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Himuro Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital.
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Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Isui-en Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Isui-en Garden, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Todaiji Temple

4.5/5(393 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a temple or place of worship

Kofuku-ji Temple

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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.

Sarusawa-ike featuring a lake or waterhole

Sarusawa Pond Park

5/5(1 review)

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 culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.