Nara Tour: Kakinoha Zushi, Sake Tasting, Craft Beer, & Mochi
Discover Nara’s treasures with this guided tour! Try kakinoha zushi, visit a sake distillery for a tasting, try craft beer at a brewery, enjoy a Japanese dinner, & stop by a mochi shop for dessert.
Highlights
Visit a kakinoha zushi shop & try this local specialty
Try sake at Harushika Sake Distillery & regional craft beer at Naramachi Microbrewery
Visit an Edo-era townhouse replica
Enjoy an authentic Japanese dinner at a local restaurant
Visit Nara's famous mochi store & grab a sweet treat
10 meals
Experience Details
Explore Nara with a bilingual guide by your side! Although Nara is most renowned for its bowing deer, sacred Todaiji Temple, and the colossal Great Buddha, there are plenty of other treasures to be found in this ancient city. What awaits you on this whirlwind tour? A specialty sushi tasting, sake tasting at Harushika Sake Distillery, ice cold beers at Naramachi Microbrewery, authentic Japanese food at a local restaurant, and lightning-fast mochi pounding at Nakatanidou (you may have seen this legend on social media).
Nara, planted firmly in the Kansai region, is a testament to the country's history and cultural heritage. As one of Japan's oldest capitals, Nara is graced with ancient temples, serene gardens, and friendly deer that roam its tranquil parks. Beyond its historical treasures, Nara offers a vibrant culinary scene where traditional flavors and modern gastronomy converge, the stars you’ll experience during this tour!
Experience flow…
Try Kakinoha Zushi: Kakinoha zushi, sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves, is a Nara specialty and one of the region's most famous foods. We’ll visit a local shop and buy a box of this specialty sushi together.
Sample Sake at Harushika Sake Distillery: Sit down to a guided tasting session featuring five sake varieties. Don't miss the opportunity to bring home your favorite sake or souvenirs from the shop.
Beer at Naramachi Microbrewery: Step into Nara's old town at a Japanese craft beer brewery established in 2017. Enjoy two refreshing beers and tasty snacks.
A Glimpse Into Edo-era Living at Naramachi: Transport yourself to a bygone era as you explore a meticulously recreated machiya, a traditional townhouse from the Edo period.
Local Delights at an Early Dinner: Unwind at a local restaurant and enjoy a special dinner featuring Japanese flavors and Nara specialties.
Mochi-pounding Magic: Visit Nara’s famed mochi master! If the timing aligns, you'll have the chance to witness a mesmerizing mochi-pounding session and tasting.
Inclusions
Kakinoha zushi at a specialty shop
Harushika Sake Distillery: Taste 5 varieties of sake
Naramachi Microbrewery: 2 glasses of craft beer
Authentic Japanese meal at a local restaurant
Mochi at a famous local shop
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The fountain near the Kintetsu Nara Station building.
Remarks
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Minors can participate, but alcohol tasting is limited to guests aged 20 years or older.
Please arrive at the location 5 minutes before the departure time.
This tour starts strictly on time due to the various stops/related timing involved.
If you’re running late & cannot to make it to the meeting point by departure time, the tour will begin without you & a refund won’t be issued.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
The historic seat of power and faith in Japan, Nara has some of the most authentic and breathtaking culture in the entire country — and also friendly deer!
Mochi was not included at all and in fact was closed by the time we went to the spot. Super disappointing as that was the whole reason I choose this tour
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10 meals
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