Nara is located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its historical importance, the city remains full of cultural treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples. Large temple with a big Buddha statue. The world's oldest wooden buildings. Buddhist ceremonies involving water and fire. Spacious Japanese garden near Todaiji.

2025年4月2日 · We took a train from Osaka to Nara when we first visited back in 2019, arriving late in the afternoon and spending a night in a fantastic traditional onsen ryokan (read our Japanese onsen guide to learn more) before exploring for half a day in the rain and eventually taking a train to Kyoto. It was a bit too rushed, so when we visited Nara ...

The city of Nara, then known as Heijo-kyo, was established in 710 and was the state capital until it moved to Kyoto in 794. It flourished as a leading international city, designed in a grid-like pattern modeled after the then-Chinese capital.

2025年4月4日 · Nara is a compact city packed with first-rate sights, including the famous Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine and Nara-koen Park, with its famous semi-wild deer. In this section, I’ll introduce the most important sights in Nara, starting with my three picks for must-see attractions.

2025年3月24日 · How to Get to Nara from Kyoto 1. By JR Nara Line a. Overview. Route: Board the JR Nara Line at Kyoto Station bound for JR Nara Station. The line offers two types of trains: Local and Miyakoji Rapid services. For the fastest journey to JR Nara Station, choose the Miyakoji Rapid trains, which make fewer stops.

2024年6月10日 · A Nara day trip from Kyoto or Osaka is easy and doable due to the efficient railway systems. Follow my Nara itinerary and see all the best attractions in 1 day.

2025年4月6日 · Nara is a spectacularly picturesque city which is second only to Kyoto for the richness and beauty of its temples, shrines and gardens. It’s possible to visit Nara as a daytrip from Kyoto and Osaka, but its gorgeous districts and parks are …

This is your ultimate Nara day trip itinerary whether you’re traveling from Osaka or Kyoto. One of the highlights of my fourth trip to Japan was getting the chance to spend a day in Nara. A region of Japan that is full of incredible sights, landscapes, and historical importance, Nara should be on everyone’s Japan itinerary .

2024年12月30日 · Two of Japan's most historic cities are Kyoto and Nara, both of which served as capitals for the island nation during prominent times in its history. The two cities are in close proximity to each other, meaning that taking a deep dive into Japan's rich past is made easy when traveling to both destinations!

2025年3月23日 · Nara is a city full of history, nature, and cultural treasures, making it a perfect day trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Home to friendly deer, ancient temples, and the impressive Great Buddha at Todai-ji, Nara offers a peaceful escape with plenty to explore.