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Nara
Every itinerary that stops in Nara, Japan — from short city breaks to multi-city routes.
Itineraries in Nara
3 itineraries, newest first
Photo: David Kernan · CC BY 4.09 days9 Days in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka: The Complete Golden Route
Japan's classic first-timer route, stretched to nine days with Nara in the middle: three days in Tokyo, three in Kyoto, a day trip to Nara, and two in Osaka. Tokyo brings the neon, the temples of Asakusa and the food halls of Ginza; the Shinkansen drops you in Kyoto for Fushimi Inari, Gion and Arashiyama; then it's south to Nara for Todai-ji's Great Buddha and the deer of Nara Park; and finally west to Osaka, Japan's kitchen, for Dotonbori street food, the castle and retro Shinsekai. The plan re-plans itself around how you travel: classic, foodie or family, fast or slow.
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1 Day in Nara: The Great Buddha, Sacred Deer & Ancient Temples
One perfect day in Nara: start with Todai-ji's Great Buddha and the sacred deer of Nara Park, walk to Kasuga Taisha's lantern-lit shrine, then explore Naramachi's old-town lanes. Includes the best lunch spots and how to get there from Kyoto or Osaka.
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Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.03 days3 Days in Kyoto & Nara: Temples, Deer and the Great Buddha
Three days across Japan's ancient capitals: two days for Kyoto's iconic temples, geisha districts, and bamboo groves, plus a full day in Nara with its free-roaming deer, the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, and serene moss gardens. A compact long-weekend itinerary that pairs perfectly.
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