The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Nara Prefecture, Kinki

May 22, 2021 Augustus Redeker

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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Nara Machi Walking Tour

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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Experience Nara Tours

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

3 Ikenocho, Nara 630-8361 Nara Prefecture +81 742-81-7461 [email protected] http://www.sarusawa.nara.jp/
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Nara Visitor Center & Inn

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

1352 Takabatakecho, Nara 630-8301 Nara Prefecture +81 742-22-3736 http://www.shinyakushiji.or.jp/
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Shinyakushiji Temple

5. Yoshikien

60-1 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213 Nara Prefecture +81 742-23-5821 http://www.pref.nara.jp/39910.htm
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Yoshikien

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

24-1 Fukuchiincho, Nara 630-8381 Nara Prefecture +81 742-23-2255 http://www.harushika.com/
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Harushika Brewery

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

Nara Nara Prefecture
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Naramachi

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

7, Inyocho, Nara 630-8338 Nara Prefecture +81 742-26-5656 http://karakuri-omochakan.jimdofree.com/
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Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum

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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