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Things to do in Nara

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Activities led by local experts

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Meditate and train at a sacred waterfall

Experience Zen practices and purification of mind and body with a waterfall at Syokoji Temple.

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Blend incense with a priest at Seisho-ji Temple

Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and create your own incense blend at the historic temple.

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Draw calligraphy in kawasumi house with master

Learn traditional Japanese calligraphy in a tatami-style home with a renowned artist.

Top-rated activities

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 273 reviews

Osaka mountain hike and trout fishing

We climb a popular mountain in Osaka You won't follow the typical routes. I guide you through an adventurous course known only to locals. We also go fishing for rainbow trout and enjoy them for lunch.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews

Cycle and explore rural Osaka

Enjoy a unique cycling adventure through hidden historical sites and countryside.

5 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

Cook Traditional Bento in a Local Home in Nara

Join our hands-on bento class in our welcoming home. Enjoy matcha with a sweet potato wagashi made from a grandma’s recipe, and take home your bento box and recipe to recreate the experience anytime.

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Hike seasonal trails

Walk scenic trails past blossoms, visit a shrine, and relax in a hot spring.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviews

Akahada-yaki Pottery with local rare clay in Nara

Experience the techniques of Akahada-yaki pottery handed down to me through generations.

5 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews

Nara : Tea Ceremony in 120Year Old House -Max 5-

Learn tea ceremony and matcha basics One-on-One with a Tea master .

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1329 reviews

Pedal through hidden Nara

Unearth the town's hidden gems with a local cycling guide.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Let's make traditional Japanese handmade udon noodles

Experience "Handmade Udon & Tempura" with a craftsman in Nara. You will learn how to knead, roll out and cut the dough using 100% Japanese wheat. Fresh vegetables from Nara prefecture are used for the tempura, which you can enjoy freshly fried with the artisan. Serve the finished udon with tempura. This is a special experience where you can enjoy Nara's food culture and local flavours at the same time. Furthermore, by making and tasting traditional Japanese dishes yourself, you will have a memorable "cultural food experience" that will remain with you throughout your trip.