Try Miso-Making & Kagura Dancing in Nara
Immerse yourself in Japanese history and culture in the original Nara experience, during which you’ll learn about kagura, a traditional Shinto dance, and miso.
Highlights
Learn the basic steps to kagura, a traditional Shinto dance
Try your hand at making miso, one of Japan's pantry staples
Deepend your appreciation of Japanese history thanks to an English-speaking guide
10 meals
Experience Details
As a former capital of Japan, Nara is home to numerous historical sites and is the birthplace of quite a few traditions that continue to be part of everyday life. This experience is all about immersing yourself in culture through food and dance. Because the best way to learn is to do, right?
Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at Tawaramoto Station, and head to your first activity: a kagura dance lesson. You might remember kagura from Shinkai Makoto’s Your Name, in which Mitsuha and Yotsuha perform the traditional Shinto dance. After a short introduction to kagura, you’ll learn some basic steps at the shrine where the dance is said to have originated. A rare cultural experience!
Then, fill up on delicious local cuisine with views of a beautiful Japanese garden. You’ll get to try fresh ingredients prepared by an expert chef. Take a small break before heading to the third stop for some miso-making.
Participants get to learn about fermentation and how miso (fermented soybean paste) is made directly from the owner of Shimada Miso, one of the oldest miso makers in Japan. You’ll also get to make your own miso to take home!
Itinerary:
Meet at Tawaramoto Station
Take a taxi to Muraya-jinja Shrine
1-hour Kangura dance lesson
Lunch at Tanaka
Miso-making experience
Walk back to Tawaramoto Station
Inclusions
Kagura dance lesson
Lunch
Miso-making experience
English-speaking guide
Transportation during the tour
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food or drinks not included in this experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the East Exit of Tawaramoto Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided on booking.
Remarks
Let the host know of your shoe size and height when booking for the kagura dance uniform
Share any dietary restrictions with your host when booking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days 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!
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10 meals
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