Exclusive One-Day Japanese Culture Immersion

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Exclusive One-Day Japanese Culture Immersion

Full Day 7-8 hrs

shot from the back three women wearing colourful kimono walking along the narrow edo street of nara machi

a lone nara deer at nara park early morning

World's largest wooden temple, largest wooden temple

The world's biggest broze buddha stature in the world, UNESCO World heritage

ancient path with stone surface, earth wall and temple in the background

Shinto Shrine with trees in the background

hanko japanese stamp/ seal with red ink pressed on white paper

Ikebana nara style lesson teacher cutting flower

old stone lanterns covered with moss lined up along the ancient path

Japanese caligraphy (shodo) writing with black ink on white paper with japanese brush

stone stairs approach with trees and the famous belfry great bell tower of todai-ji Shoro

Exclusive One-Day Japanese Culture Immersion

Experience the ultimate one-day tour and immerse yourself in Japanese culture from a local perspective! Get ready for an unforgettable journey full of cultural insights, information, activities, and an authentic Japanese local experience.

Discover the richness of Nara City and be amazed by all the inspiration it has to offer. Witness some of the great ancient buildings of Nara, encounter local deer, indulge in a complimentary traditional meal at our recommended local restaurant, and learn an introduction to a Japanese craft that you'll never forget.

This tour is a total immersion and a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of what makes Japanese culture such a unique and important lesson for the modern world. Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to explore the hidden gems of Nara and experience Japanese culture in its truest form.

What to Expect?

One-Day Immersion

+ Personal pick-up from your hotel in Nara City or a meeting point at Kintetsu/JR Nara Station

+ Complimentary takeaway coffee from a Japanese Champion Coffee Brewer or Nara's Best
Local Coffee

+ Feed the deer at Nara Dear Park and Hidden Spots

+ Jump in line for a private, personalized tour of 3 World Heritage Sites:

- Kofuku-Ji (Japan's second-tallest pagoda)
- Todai-Ji (the world's largest wooden temple) and
- Kasuga Shrine (one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan)

+ Free local lunch on us! Options:

A) Michelin recommended Soba Restaurant,
B) A hip fusion of French and Japanese cuisine also recommended by Michelin or
C) A traditional Japanese place is known for the best rice cooked in the traditional style with all the fresh
local vegetables.

+ After lunch, we'll have a 2-hour activity of your choice.
Options (subject to teacher availability) :

A) Dress up in a traditional kimono and enjoy taking photos around the traditional town of Nara Machi.
B) Ikebana (Nara style) - an introduction to the Japanese sense of nature through flower arranging.
C) Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) - an introduction to the art of calligraphy.
D) Hanko ( Stamp/Seal Making) - carving your distinctive signature on a high-quality stone using ancient-
style kanji.

+ To end the day, we can stroll through the Edo period streets of Nara-Machi and visit an old merchant's
house to learn all its secrets and connections to the garden - before heading to one of Japan's old and
famous sake breweries for a tasting.

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