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Nara is located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its historical importance, the city remains full of cultural treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples.
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Discover the top things to do in Nara, where deer, Buddhist temples Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji and Shinto shrine Kasuga-Taisha dot Nara Park. Discover beautiful nature like Nara Kenei Umamikyuryo Park and Mitarai Valley or visit Kashihara Jingu.
Nara (奈良市, Nara-shi, [naꜜɾa] ⓘ) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu.
Explore Japan’s history and culture in Nara. This ancient city is home to three World Heritage sites, comprising Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area, and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
Nara is located in the center of the Kii Peninsula, between Wakayama and Mie, a short train ride from Kyoto and Osaka. Home to sacred sites such as Ise Jingu Shrine, the grand shrines of Kumano (Kumano Sanzan) and mountaintop temple complex Koyasan, the peninsula is considered the nation’s spiritual heartland.
Browse Nara's top sightseeing attractions and discover what to do and where to go in Nara.
Just over 30 minutes by train from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara enjoys a convenient location with easy access to shinkansen lines connecting Tokyo, Fukuoka and other major Japanese cities. Domestic flights are available to Kansai Int'l Airport 90 minutes away and express bus routes also serve Nara. From Tokyo. From Nagoya.
