PLAN YOUR VISIT

A little planning.
More room to explore.

Find your places, keep them together, and check the details before you go.

01 · Explore

Find your Nara

Browse places by area and interest. Switch between the map and the list.

02 · Save

Keep your favourites

Your list stays in this browser, without an account. Download a copy to keep it with you.

03 · Plan

Connect the dots

Open directions for each place and check your journey before setting out.

START WITH A SEQUENCE

Follow a thread through Nara

These are editorial starting points using the places in this preview. Their order is a suggestion, not a timed itinerary. Save a sequence, then check the actual route and opening times for your travel date.

Nara Park · 3 stops

Beyond the Great Buddha

A compact sequence through one historic precinct. Check each building's current access before setting out.

Todai-ji Temple → Nigatsu-do Hall · 0.4 km straight line · Check route ↗Nigatsu-do Hall → Kasuga Taisha · 0.9 km straight line · Check route ↗

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Asuka · 3 stops

Ancient Asuka landscapes

A wider route between burial mounds. Confirm local buses or bicycle options; the map points are approximate.

Ishibutai Kofun → Iwayayama Kofun · 2.7 km straight line · Check route ↗Iwayayama Kofun → Kengoshizuka Kofun · 0.9 km straight line · Check route ↗

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Getting around

Use the map’s railway overlay and station layer to get your bearings in Nara City. Each place has a directions link that opens Google Maps, where you can check travel options for your departure time.

My List now shows straight-line distances between saved places and opens each leg in Google Maps for route choices. We do not calculate road or walking distance, journey times, fares or live service updates here. Check the transport operator’s latest information before travelling.

Open places & stations Official Nara transport guide

Events & places to stay

Browse recurring festivals and dated announcements in My Nara. Annual patterns are not a guarantee that an event will take place; check the organizer’s current notice before travelling. Stay dates and prices change, so confirm them directly with each property.

Explore Nara events Browse stays

Before you go

Use this directory to find the official page for a place you have already chosen. Check opening hours, admission, closure dates and access rules there; individual buildings and special exhibitions may have separate arrangements.

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694 official links · Scroll within this list

This preview contains the first verified-source collection. Accessibility, photography rules and visitor information still need editorial verification for each place.

Good to know

Do I need an account to save places?

No. Your list is stored in this browser. Clearing browser data, switching browsers or using a private session may remove it. Export a JSON backup to keep a copy, then import it in another browser. There is no automatic account or cross-device sync.

Can I read other visitors’ experiences?

Each place links to Google Maps, where you can look up visitor reviews and photos. Check that you have the correct place. Reviews can help you decide what suits you, while official sources are the place to confirm hours, prices and access rules.

Which languages can I use?

Area guides are available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and French as draft translations. Map controls, individual place guides and planning pages are currently in English. Each translated area keeps the same URL identifier so you can switch languages without losing your place.

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Does the map show a walking route?

The map shows places, selected stations and prefecture boundaries for orientation. Area views are approximate and are not routes. Open a place’s directions link to compare travel options, and check the last connection before going to a mountain or rural area.