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The best museums in Nara in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Nara, Japan, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Nara, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Nara.

Looking for the best museums in Nara? These are the best ones:

  1. Manyo Botanical Garden1

    Manyo Botanical Garden

     Nara
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  3. Naramachi Karakuri Toy Museum2

    Naramachi Karakuri Toy Museum

     Nara
    Opened in 2012, this museum invites all children to come and play with their collections of traditional Japanese toys. Suitable for adults as well.
     4.4
    Specialized & Alternative Specialized
  4. Naramachi Museum3

    Naramachi Museum

     Nara
    Visit this quaint museum if looking for information about Nara, its history, and local culture.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  5. Neiraku Museum4

    Neiraku Museum

     Nara
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  7. The Museum Yamato Bunkakan5

    The Museum Yamato Bunkakan

     Nara
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  8. Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum6

    Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum

     Nara
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  9. Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City7

    Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City

     Nara
     4.1
    Art & Design Art
  11. Buddhist Art Library- Nara National Museum8

    Buddhist Art Library- Nara National Museum

     Nara
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  12. Nara Prefectural Museum of Art9

    Nara Prefectural Museum of Art

     Nara
     4.1
    Art & Design Art
  13. Irie Taikichi Historic Residence Museum10

    Irie Taikichi Historic Residence Museum

     Nara
     4.4

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