Nara Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scenic view of Nara public park in autumn, with maple leaves, pond and old oriental pavilion reflected in the water
Todaiji Temple is a Buddhist temple complex, located in the city of Nara, Japan
Incredible Tōdai-Ji Buddist temple complex, Nara, Japan
The Kofukuji Five Storied Pagoda in Nara, Japan.
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Popular cities in Nara Prefecture

Nara
Nara
Known for Temples, Gardens and Monuments
Get away to secluded Nara! Enjoy the temples, gardens and UNESCO site.

Reasons to visit

  • Nara Park
  • Todaiji Temple
  • Kasuga Shrine
Sunset view of Miwa town, Sakurai, Nara, Japan
Sakurai
Known for Mountains, Monuments and Historical
Get away to Sakurai! Enjoy the mountains, monuments and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Hase-dera Temple
  • Tanzan Shrine
Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan Hilltop village in Spring
Yoshino
Known for Mountains, Natural parks and Historical
Trip time! Discover the mountains and history in Yoshino.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Yoshino
  • Kinpusenji Temple
Kashihara
Kashihara
Known for Historical, Culture and Castle
Trip time! Discover the history, culture and temples in Kashihara.
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters (Japan - Nara pref. - Tenri city)
Tenri
Known for Nature, Adventure and Theme parks
Tenri is calling! Discover its natural setting, adventures, theme park and more.

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