Plan a trip to see Nara National Museum

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MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

Shimogyo Ward

NT$17,447

per person

Nov 9 - Nov 12

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Kaohsiung (KHH) to Osaka (KIX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)

Great place for accessing the main line to all the local attractions. Clean. Friendly staff. No view from windows. A different layout to the room could give more space.

Reviewed on 2025/9/22

WAYFARER Matsu

Minami

NT$17,692

per person

Nov 4 - Nov 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)

They don't include regular room service and the size of the room was too small. It's not a bad hotel, but the location is not the best.

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Downtown Kyoto

NT$39,403

per person

Nov 4 - Nov 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Taipei (TPE) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (567 reviews)

Great hotel in central Kyoto, near lots of shopping and food, great central location for sightseeing. Rooms are nice with all the amenities.

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

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Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

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Nara Sake Tasting Tour by Kampai Sake Tours

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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

Himuro Shrine 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.

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 walkable 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)

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.

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.