Nara Vacations

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About 45 minutes by train from Kyoto, Nara is a city which possesses important historic monuments that have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and which certainly deserves a visit during a tour of Japan.

Visit Nara

Unesco World Heritage
Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Nara: How to get there?

45 minutes by train from Kyoto

Nara: When to go?

In March/April or September/October

Nara: For how long?

One day

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Nara: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

michael mamane

Seasoned Traveller

My suggestion

One day is sufficient to visit Nara. I recommend making a day return trip from Kyoto or Osaka.

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