Top things to do in Nara Prefecture, Kansai

Nara Mt.Wakakusa Hilltop Bus From JR or Kintetsu Nara Station in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

From $ 6.47

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Easy Round-Trip Course: About 1 hour 45 minutes from JR or Kintetsu Nara Station, with a 45-minute stay at Mt. Wakakusa’s summit. Iconic Nara Views: Enjoy gentle slopes, friendly deer, and sweeping views of Nara Park and the Great Buddha Hall. Flexible Experience: Choose to hike down from the summit at your own pace. Convenient Access: Includes a local bus ticket back to Nara Station or stop at Kencho-mae Kofukuji to continue sightseeing.

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Nara Shared Tour with Crafts Class in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Free Cancellation

From $ 19.42

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

16 years of experience as a bamboo craftsman, I carefully teach how to make chopsticks. In addition to travelers, I also participate as an instructor in events such as on-site workshops and matchmaking events, allowing many people to experience chopstick making. Custom engravings, such as names or messages, can also be added, making it a perfect souvenir of your trip to Japan.

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Hammer a Pattern on Your Ring Workshop in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (55 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 21.36

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Make a ring and take a piece of Nara home with you! Simple and enjoyable workshop for anyone- solo, as a couple, with friends, or with family! During the experience, our staff will be right beside you to guide you through each step, so even first-timers can feel completely at ease. We’ll also take photos of your experience with our store camera and send you the data for free. Please enjoy looking back on your wonderful memories of Nara!

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Bamboo Lantern Class in Nara in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Free Cancellation

From $ 25.89

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

You can create a one-of-a-kind light that is uniquely yours. A veteran with 16 years of experience as a craftsman is available to offer advice on both the creation process and design. We also accept individual and group experiences, offer on-site classes, and provide space designs such as lighting up events. If you're unsure of the design, or if it's your first time making something or you feel hesitant, don't worry—we've got you covered. After completion, everyone ends up smiling.

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Mindful Matcha Pause in a Private Teahouse Tea Ceremony in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 25.89

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Nara is filled with beauty—and the more you walk, the more information you take in. This experience invites you to shift from “seeing Nara” to “feeling Nara,” creating a small pause to reset your body and mind during your day. Inspired by tea ceremony, this is not a tea lesson as training. While receiving the host’s warm omotenashi, you’ll open the five senses—aroma, steam, the warmth of the bowl, and its texture—and savor a single bowl of matcha. Matcha is prepared and served by the host (guests do not whisk). To close, we share the spirit of tea as it lives in everyday life, and you’ll take home a practical “one-cup reset” you can use during your travels and beyond.

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Nara Craft Tours - local Craft beers tour experience in Nara City in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Free Cancellation

From $ 26.56

 

Join our Craft Beer Tour and visit two of the most popular local micro breweries in Nara City and enjoy a very authentic and modern Japanese Craft Beer experience. Drinks and snacks at each stop, but also a full meal is waiting for you at the last stop to leave you fully satisfied. We look forward to welcoming you for some nice beer discoveries in Nara City.

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Onore-Sho Calligraphy Experience in Nara  in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Free Cancellation

From $ 27.83

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy in a 1-hour workshop in Ikaruga, Nara. Learn how to write your name in kanji using a brush pen. Take your creation home as a souvenir. Meet your instructor in Nara and learn about the history of calligraphy in Japan. Get a brief introduction to the art of calligraphy and the different styles of writing. Use a brush pen to write your name in kanji. Learn how to write your name in a style called "onore-sho." This style is different from traditional calligraphy and allows you to write your name in a way that reflects your personality. After the workshop, take your creation home as a souvenir. The disbanding location can be the same as the meeting point or Horyuji Station. We will drive you there.

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Naramachi walking tour with Local in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.13

 

【Just opened in 2025. Now offering special pricing】 The downtown area of Nara City is a unique place where buildings with more than 100 years of history and newly built ones coexist. A local who has lived in the area for 15 years will help you discover the hidden history from the traces that remain in the cityscape. After walking around, enjoy sake tasting or green tea Finally, try on as many costumes as you like and take fun pictures!

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Kimono rental in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.6

Duration: 24 hours (approx.)

We have everything from cute kimonos to trendy kimonos. Everything you need is available here. Please come home with me. Japanese-style bags and slippers are included in the rental fee. You can also add a hair set as an option.

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Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (68 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 36.25

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Step into Japan's first capital and discover Nara's timeless charm through its World Heritage sites, friendly deer, hands-on traditions, and authentic flavors. This small-group tour includes a short furoshiki wrapping workshop — take home your own cloth. Explore must-see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple and KasugaTaisha Shrine. ・Meet and interact with Nara's famous free-roaming deer in Nara Park ・Join a hands-on furoshiki wrapping workshop and take home your own furoshiki ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch featuring freshly cooked rice and seasonal vegetables from Nara ・Small-group tour for a more personal and relaxed experience

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Nara Private Personalized Tour with a Local: Highlights & Gems in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 36.96

 

Discover the quiet beauty and cultural depth of Nara on a flexible, private walking tour that flows with your interests. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can match you with the perfect local host. Start your journey near JR Nara Station, then explore grand temple grounds, sacred deer paths, and Naramachi’s wooden lanes—your day moves at your pace and reveals layers of local life beyond the guidebooks. - Explore Nara’s grand temples, peaceful parks, and preserved merchant streets with a private host - Enjoy a fully customized, flexible experience tailored to your interests and travel style - Discover hidden shrines, wooden townhouses, and lantern-lined forest paths off the tourist trail - A pre-tour online questionnaire ensures your itinerary is uniquely personalized - Connect with local culture through meaningful stories and authentic experiences

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Samurai Spirit Kendo Experience【Nara】 in Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Free Cancellation

From $ 38.84

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Kendo is more than just a sport, it's a concentration of the Japanese spirit, embodying discipline, focus, and self improvement. Why not deepen your understanding of Japanese history and spirituality through this experience in Ikaruga, a town with a 1,400 year history. You'll witness a powerful demonstration by a swordsman and learn about the important etiquette and equipment used in kendo. You'll also get to try swinging a shinai bamboo sword and be taught some techniques, giving you a chance to experience the unique charm of Japanese kendo. Additionally, you can try on the protective gear for a memorable photo opportunity.

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