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Things to do in Nara

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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 654 reviews

Experience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!

This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 367 reviews

Cycle and explore rural Osaka

Enjoy a unique cycling adventure through hidden historical sites and countryside. I studied geography, so I share local history and geography while cycling. Join me for a fun and educational ride.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 500 reviews

Akahada-yaki Pottery with local rare clay in Nara

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

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1377 reviews

Pedal through hidden Nara

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

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Play traditional Japanese card games

Learn the games' history from a local enthusiast.

5 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Cook Traditional Bento in a Japanese 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.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 380 reviews

Learn kawaii wagashi making near Nara deer park

One of the rare experience of hands-on wagashi-making with the master owner of a historic shop in Nara. Learn authentic, time-honored techniques passed down through generations.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 635 reviews

Nara Park and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Discover Nara’s rich history and hidden spots, including world heritage sites.

4.72 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience

A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.

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Cook Authentic Japanese Food with a Local

Cook authentic Japanese dishes with a local host in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for beginners! Enjoy your homemade meal, learn Japanese food culture, and take home easy recipes.

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Kyoto Gion: Tempura Making Experience and Meal

This is a cooking class where you can learn how to make Japan's popular tempura from a skilled tempura chef. It's authentic, but fun even for first-time cooks. There is a full lineup of fresh seafood and Kyoto vegetables purchased from the Kyoto Central Market as ingredients for tempura, At the end, you can place the tempura you made on top of rice and enjoy it as a tempura bowl with miso soup! For families and couples. With friends. Of course, you are also very welcome to come alone!

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Traditional Japanese Tewari Experience Made with Kimono Fabric

Choose your favorite kimono fabrics and carefully insert them one by one into the ball. Finally, choose your favorite string to complete your own original teboku. Create special memories in Kyoto while enjoying traditional Japanese handicrafts.

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Traditional bathhouse experience with a local

Join your guide for a relaxing visit to a traditional sento. Learn bathing etiquette, enjoy a variety of baths and saunas, and experience an authentic part of everyday Japanese life like a local.

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Kyoto Gion World of the Geisha Guided Walking Tour

Explore Gion's historic geisha districts with a local guide! Stroll scenic alleys, discover hidden shrines, learn authentic Geiko culture, and gain expert tips to spot graceful Maiko in ancient Kyoto.

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Seasonal Vegetable Sushi & Matcha in a Local Home

Create seven beautiful pieces of seasonal vegetable nigiri sushi in a welcoming local home. Learn to season sushi rice, prepare colorful toppings, and shape nigiri by hand.

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A moment of Japanese tranquility that calms the soul | Tea ceremony experience making matcha green tea & a one-of-a-kind calligraphy pen as a souvenir

This is a special, calming experience where you can fully enjoy traditional Japanese culture all at once. Take a moment to relax with a tea ceremony experience where you prepare authentic matcha tea and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets. After that, you will try your hand at a calligraphy experience, writing your own name in Japanese using a brush pen. We will provide support, so you can feel at ease even if this is your first time. You can take your carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind work home with you as a lovely souvenir of your trip. (Kimono rental is not included in the course unless requested separately)