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If you haven’t seen them already, please check out these pages to help you with planning your time in Nara:
Things To Do In Nara
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Discover Nara’s must-see attractions and a wide variety of other activities too
Places To Eat In Nara
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Nara has some great restaurants and cafes – here’s a rundown of my personal favorites
Nara Itineraries
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Half-day, 1-day and 2-day Nara itineraries to make the most of your time.
Best Time To Go To Nara
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You can visit Nara all year round, and each month’s weather has its own charm.
Nara Ryokan
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Enjoy the traditional Japanese inn experience by staying at a Nara ryokan
Nara Hotels
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Nara has a great range of hotels and guesthouses suitable for all budgets
Nara Districts
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Each of Nara’s districts has its own atmosphere, charm and attractions.
How To Get To Nara
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Nara is easily accessible from the rest of Japan once you know which train to catch.
Nara Annual Festivals
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Nara has some spectacular festivals and events happening each year.
Getting Around Nara
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Easily walkable, Nara also has great public transport networks.
Nara Travel Guide:
- Nara Travel Guide Overview
- Things To Do In Nara
- Nara Walking Tour
- Places To Eat In Nara
- Nara Itineraries
- Nara Districts
- Nara Hotels
- Nara Ryokan
- Nara Cherry Blossoms
- Nara Fall Foliage
- Best Time To Go To Nara
- How To Get To Nara
- Getting Around Nara
- Nara Annual Festivals And Events
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- ESSENTIALS – For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- HOTELS – Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- BULLET TRAIN – You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- WHERE TO STAY – Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- PACKING LIST – See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- SIM CARDS – You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- FLIGHTS – Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- JAPAN RAIL PASS – If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- TRAVEL INSURANCE – World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- WANT HELP? – Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
Kyoto District Map
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About InsideKyoto.com and Chris Rowthorn
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- A former author of Lonely Planet Kyoto and Lonely Planet Japan guidebooks, Chris is also the director of the Kyoto walking tour company Chris Rowthorn Tours, and Japan Travel Consulting, where you can get bespoke travel advice for your Japan trip.
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