Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Nara

Nara in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10067
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nara in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10067
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 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Nara is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 30 km from Nara. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

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 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Nara is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 30 km from Nara. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Nara

NKMNagoya Airfield
NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Airlines serving Nara

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nara

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,120 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tenpyo Ryokan and The Deer Park Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nara

Most booked hotels in Nara

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Hotel Nikko Nara
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,450+
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Nara Royal Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 5,024+
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Hiring a car in Nara

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Nara is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Nara is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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