Location: Nara Prefecture
Top Things to do in Nara Prefecture
The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Nara Prefecture, Kinki
Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The capital is the city of Nara. Nara Prefecture has the distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage Listings than any other prefecture.
Restaurants in Nara Prefecture
1. Nara Machi Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
This is a three-hour guided walking tour of the old town district called Nara-machi. It is conducted by a professional guide, Yoshiko Hatcho, every Saturday from April to November except August.
2. Experience Nara Tours
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
The Full Nara Experience Bus Tours offer visitors a chance to see and experience several of Nara's unique and hidden sites. Take in the culture and traditions of Jikoin Temple's tea ceremony, enter the sumo ring at the Katsuragi Sumo Museum, indulge yourself if the flavor of some of the highest quality sake Japan has to offer and much more!
3. Nara Visitor Center & Inn
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5.0 based on 372 reviews
Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a great place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches. We provide with variety of cultural activities from 10 am - 5 pm everyday
Reviewed By naomi2320 - Komaki, Japan
スタッフはとてもフレンドリーでした。奈良の可能スポットやハラルの食べ物を提供するレストランの情報も教えてくれました。祈り室も広くて綺麗でした。ムスリム旅行者にとってはとてもありがたいです。 The staff was very friendly! He taught me the best way to stroll around Nara with a sightseeing map they have which was very helpful for my first trip to Nara.I also used the free storage and the prayer room they have. The prayer room was extremely clean and spacious! There is a place for doing the Wudhu too, so it is very convenient for muslim who is traveling to Nara.
4. Shinyakushiji Temple
5. Yoshikien
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By jueying
This was a beautiful find in Nara - it's far away from the crowds and so very peaceful and quiet. We visited when the autumn colours were glorious - beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red. It's free for international tourists - just show some ID!
6. Harushika Brewery
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Roamers46
We finished our day off at the brewery after walking many kms to Nara's outskirt temples. The sake was a warming relief from the cold elements outside and we had the 5 sakes and pickles. We liked each sake for their varying characteristics and it extended our knowledge. Consequently we bought each Sake and thoroughly enjoyed them during our trip in Japan. We were not disappointed with them subsequently. The surrounding area of the Brewery has lovely artisan shops and is nice for a stroll as well.
7. Naramachi
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4.0 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By Madshus - Canberra, Australia
We strolled through Naramachi for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. It’s got charming houses and streets. Galleries, restaurants and other shops can be found here. We spied ladies in kimonos taking tea and cake. Well worth a visit.
8. Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Jex9000
The mechanical toy museum is a must! It's free, which feels weird after having enjoyed our visit so much. The lady who was showing us around was very pleasant and spoke good english. Personally we enjoy folktales from Japan and seeing the shadow theatre toy with poses from the tales was awesome!
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