Nara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nara

With a population of 367 353, Nara is the largest city in Nara Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nara to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nara

Nara in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5708
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nara in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5708
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nara

Plane

Although Nara doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 30 km from Nara. The shortest flight to Nara from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Nara.

Plane

Although Nara doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 30 km from Nara. The shortest flight to Nara from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Nara.

Airlines serving Nara

Lufthansa
Good (4,624 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,931 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,747 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,531 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nara

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,448 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 37,129 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Deer Park Inn and Yuzan Guesthouse.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nara

Most booked hotels in Nara

Hotel Nikko Nara
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,742+
Comfort Hotel Nara
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,337+
Smile Hotel Nara
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,202+
Nara Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,591+

Hiring a car in Nara

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Nara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,509.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Nara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,509.