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Free things to do in Nara

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41 places in Nara you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Nara

  • 中川寺跡
  • 五社神古墳
  • 今西家書院
  • 佐紀石塚山古墳
  • 佐紀陵山古墳
  • 別所大塚古墳
  • 割塚古墳
  • 史跡 元興寺小塔院跡
  • Kibizuka Tomb
  • Emperor Suinin Kofun
  • 塩塚古墳
  • Uwanabe Kofun
  • 富雄丸山古墳
  • Konabe Kofun
  • 小泉大塚古墳
  • 崇道天皇陵
  • Remains of HeijokyoSakyo Sanjo Nibo Palace Garden
  • Tomb of Emperor Heijo
  • 東大寺山古墳
  • 森家住宅
  • 椿井大塚山古墳
  • 武埴安彦破斬旧跡
  • 瓢箪山古墳
  • Hishiage Kofun (Mausoleum of Iwanohime no Mikoto)
  • 福寺の跡
  • Chikurinji ancient tomb
  • 細川家住宅
  • 赤土山古墳
  • Ruins of the Koriyama Castle
  • 野神古墳
  • Emperor Kaika’s Kasuga-no-Izakawa-no-Sakanoe-no-Misasagi Tomb
  • 鶯塚古墳
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Nara

  • Yoshiki GardenWed–Mon 09:00-17:00
  • Nara ParkOpen 24/7
  • 子規の庭
  • Nara Palace Historical Park
  • Daijo-in Japanese Garden
  • East Palace Garden
  • Hakomotokan
  • Manyo Botanical Garden
  • Keihanna Commemorative Park
Free-admission days

When museums in Japan open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Nara

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Nara, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Nara for free?
41 places in Nara with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Nara?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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