Best things to do in Nara Prefecture
Recommended activities in Nara Prefecture
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From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 695 reviews
9.8/10
695 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.6/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 51 reviews
9.8/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Activity duration is 9 hours and 20 minutes
9h 20m
7.2 out of 10 with 13 reviews
7.2/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
7.6 out of 10 with 15 reviews
7.6/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 94 reviews
9.8/10
94 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Experience Samurai and traditional Culture to the fullest
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Walk Osaka in 4 Hours: Castle, Dotonbori and Insigths – Top Spots
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.2/10
19 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Personalised Tour with a Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.6/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Osaka Food Quest: Self-Guided Culinary & History Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 110 activitiesOsaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 695 reviews
9.8/10
695 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Sumo Experience with Live Show & Audience Challenge
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 152 reviews
9.8/10
152 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 60 reviews
9.8/10
60 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Deep Osaka Night Walking Tour with Optional Dinner
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 289 reviews
9.8/10
289 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Tasting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Experience Samurai and traditional Culture to the fullest
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Neo-Japanese Show"OVAS"Osaka HighEnergy NightShow ※EnglishMC
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 192 reviews
10/10
192 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 82 reviews
10/10
82 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 52 activitiesOsaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 192 reviews
10/10
192 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Choose Your Wood Chopstick-Making Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Book for 4 or more! “Sushi Experience Course” in Nara
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Tea Ceremony Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 217 reviews
10/10
217 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Salmon Roe Bowl Art & Lucky Capsule Toy: Win up to 5,000 JPY!
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 157 reviews
9.8/10
157 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mie Nabari: Bamboo Light Crafting Workshop
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
If it's a matter of fact, it's a matter of doing Project Fauci's sumi cultu...
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
See all 33 activitiesOsaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Kyoto And Nara Heritage Day Tour With Optional Culture Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arashiyama&Fushimi Inari&Nara Park: Classic One-Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Premium Small-Group Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Temple-Shrine Walking Tour+Zen Calligraphy Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wakayama: Walk the Kumano Kodo to Kumano Hongu Taisha
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nara: Yakushiji Tour – Toshodaiji or Sutra Copying Option
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nara: Asuka, Ancient Capital & Future Heritage Private Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Osaka: Wakayama Day Trip with Cat Stationmaster Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Nara Park
4.5/5(189 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Nara Park, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Saidai-ji
You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Saidai-ji. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
