Top Nara Prefecture Seasonal & Special Occasions

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.

Embark on an unforgettable evening adventure through Nara, where history meets vibrant nightlife. This guided food and bar-hopping experience lets you choose your preferred starting area within Nara City—such as Kintetsu Nara, JR Nara, Shin-Omiya, or Yamato-Saidaiji—then explore the city’s lively night scene with a local guide. You will visit two carefully selected venues, enjoying drinks and local bites along the way. The tour also includes food and drink expenses of up to JPY 1,500 per stop (JPY 3,000 total), so you can relax and enjoy the experience with ease. As you stroll through different neighborhoods, you’ll discover a charming mix of traditional izakayas and contemporary bars, each offering its own unique atmosphere and character. With your friendly guide acting as a bridge between you and local bar owners, you can enjoy the night without worrying about language barriers. Every stop reveals a new side of Nara—making this the perfect way to savor the city after dark.

With a bilingual local guide, you can visit places like Nara Off the touristic path and feel relaxed. You will see places and experience things that most people wouldn't do by themselves. Trust your guide and you will have an amazing time with us. Pour la demande de guide francophone: Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais. Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire. Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation. Merci pour votre compréhension.

This exclusive experience, available only through our collaboration with Umenoyado Brewery, offers a unique chance to explore the birthplace of sake, Nara. As a leading sake brewery in the region, Umenoyado provides a private tour that includes a brewery visit, tasting session, and chef-prepared sake-pairing lunch, specially designed for this tour. You’ll explore cutting-edge sake-making techniques and learn from the brewery’s staff about the intricacies of sake production. In the VIP room, enjoy rare sake and learn how temperature and vessels influence the taste. Finally, savor a lunch curated to pair perfectly with sake, while engaging with the chef about the ingredients and cooking methods. This special experience blends tradition and innovation, offering a memorable journey into the world of sake.

Join a hands-on cooking class in a welcoming Japanese home, where you will prepare traditional washoku dishes using seasonal ingredients. You will learn essential techniques and practical tips that are easy to recreate in your own kitchen. During this experience, you will discover the cultural significance of Japanese home cooking, including the importance of seasonal harmony in meals. You will also gain insights into how food brings people together and reflects Japan’s values—not just as a meal, but as a way to connect and bring good fortune to those gathered at the table. This experience is suitable for all skill levels and can be customized to accommodate dietary preferences.

Beginner-friendly with full support, so anyone can create an authentic bamboo lantern. Light it up and capture the moment—soft bamboo light perfect for photos. Not just a workshop—take home a lantern you can enjoy long after your trip. Easy to fit into your itinerary—enjoy a rewarding craft experience in a short time. Family-friendly and safe, a hands-on bamboo lantern experience parents and kids can enjoy together. Light up a gentle bamboo glow together and share a quiet, romantic moment in Nara. Perfect for anniversaries—handcrafted memories you can take home. Touch Japanese bamboo and create light—an unforgettable hands-on cultural experience. Go beyond sightseeing and experience Japanese culture with your own hands. Smell the bamboo, feel the texture, and enjoy the warm light—a five-sense experience in Nara. Take home a piece of your journey in the form of light. No experience needed—feel the joy and satisfaction of creating something yourself.

This tour is designed for travelers who want to enjoy Nara in a deeper and more memorable way. Through tasting sake in 2 breweries and 1 liquor shop, you will discover the history, traditions, and local stories behind this ancient city—and the people who have helped keep its culture alive. Relax, drink, learn, and enjoy Nara from a different perspective. Known as the birthplace of modern sake brewing techniques developed by temple monks centuries ago, Nara offers a unique connection between sake, history, and culture. This is a perfect experience for anyone who wants to add something fun, authentic, and delicious to their day in Nara. For a limited time, guests joining the tour through mid-October will receive a complimentary KST original fan featuring useful facts about Japanese sake.

Hike up through a forested river valley, emerging into a panoramic view of cherry blossoms. Walk down through a ridgeline temple district, visit historic sites, and learn about the Shugendo faith.

Why not visit Nara after enjoying sightseeing in Kyoto or Osaka? This ancient city, rich in nature and history, offers a unique charm that's different from the bustling cities. We offer small-group one-day van tours. On this tour, you'll visit two of Nara’s most iconic cultural heritage sites: Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Our guide will share only the most interesting and engaging facts about their history—don’t worry, this isn’t a history class! In addition to temples and shrines, we’ve planned a full day for you, including a delicious lunch, cozy cafés, souvenir shops, and breathtaking views from the summit of Mount Wakakusa. Our friendly and flexible guide will ensure you have the best day in Nara. With a small group size of up to 8 people, this tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or anyone who enjoys connecting with the guide and fellow travelers.

Higashiyoshino is distinguished from other rural villages in Japan by two essential things: the last Japanese wolf was seen here, and the most interesting characters in Japanese history have passed through its mountains: Emperors who broke with the Court to make Nara the capital, Samurai who fought to the death to restore the Emperor, and all kinds of creatures and ghosts from the other world. Here, the mountains are the meeting point between this world and that of the dead, but they are also asylum and refuge. Samurai gossip, history, beer and onsen, this town has it all.

This isn't just a night out—it's a dive into local life in southern Nara. Centered in Yamato-Yagi, a crossroads between Osaka, Nagoya, and Ise, the bar-hopping tour takes you into the real heart of regional nightlife. While tourists crowd Nara City, locals head to Yagi's cozy izakayas and standing bars, where warm hospitality, sizzling plates, and regional sake await. Led by a local guide, you’ll skip the tourist traps and explore two neighborhood spots loved by residents—places you’d likely never find on your own. Learn how to order like a local, discover the stories behind the dishes, and toast with regulars who might just start a conversation. With ¥1,000 of food and drinks at each stop, this tour offers value and authentic flavor. Whether you're solo or with friends, you’ll leave full and with a genuine taste of what a night in Nara really feels like. Real food. Real people. Real Japan—one glass at a time.