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Plan Your Trip to Nara: Best of Nara Tourism

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Nara, Japan

Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.

Essential Nara

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    Nara Park
    4.5 of 5 bubbles5,908
    Nature & Wildlife Areas, Parks
    Todai-ji Temple
    4.5 of 5 bubbles5,796
    Religious Sites, Historic Sites
    Kasuga Grand Shrine
    4.5 of 5 bubbles1,806
    Religious Sites
    Isuien Garden
    4.5 of 5 bubbles503
    Gardens
    Nara Visitor Center & Inn
    5.0 of 5 bubbles432
    Visitor Centers
    Nigatsu-do Temple
    4.5 of 5 bubbles760
    Religious Sites

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    Jw Marriott Hotel Nara
    4.5 of 5 bubbles320
    from $424/night
    Mikasa
    4.5 of 5 bubbles204
    from $273/night
    Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki
    4.5 of 5 bubbles651
    from $59/night
    Hotel Nikko Nara
    4.0 of 5 bubbles1,741
    from $111/night
    Nara Hotel
    4.0 of 5 bubbles973
    from $177/night
    Onyado Nono Nara
    4.5 of 5 bubbles213
    from $96/night

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    Todaijimonmae Nagomi
    5.0 of 5 bubbles115
    $$$$ • Japanese, Steakhouse, Asian
    Menya Samurai Dojo
    5.0 of 5 bubbles65
    $ • Chinese, Japanese, Asian
    Surugamachi no Okonomiyakiya
    4.7 of 5 bubbles174
    $ • Japanese, Asian, Vegetarian friendly
    Sakura Burger
    4.6 of 5 bubbles142
    $$ - $$$ • American, Grill, Diner
    Maguro Koya
    4.4 of 5 bubbles461
    $$ - $$$ • Japanese, Seafood, Sushi
    Nakatanidou
    4.1 of 5 bubbles384
    $ • Dessert, Street Food, Japanese sweets parlour

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If you're a more budget-conscious traveler, then you may want to consider traveling to Nara between June and August, when hotel prices are generally the lowest. Peak hotel prices generally start between December and February.