Area Guide
Explore Nara
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Nara through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Nara City at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥65,258 per month in 2023.
- TransportUse Nara Kotsu's official information to check local bus routes and timetables.
- Local connectionsExplore Nara's directory of registered international exchange and cooperation groups. Check with each group about current activities and participation.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Nara City · monthly average
- ¥65,258per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥40,137 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥56,442 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥72,850 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥105,246 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥63,780 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥66,715 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting to and around the area
Use Nara Kotsu's official information to check local bus routes and timetables.
Check each map’s coverage and date, then consult the operator for routes and times on your travel date.
- Nara Kotsu local bus information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Nara KotsuInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Ways to connect locally
Scope: Registered groups based in and around Nara
Explore Nara's directory of registered international exchange and cooperation groups. Check with each group about current activities and participation.
Check each activity’s eligibility, availability and venue.
- Nara City information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Nara CityInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Explore daily-life information
Open detailed information when you need it
Scope: Nara City information, including prefectural resources
For daily-life information, follow the official links to the topic you need.
- Living support information from Nara City (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Nara CityInformation checked: 2026-09-09