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Try Miso-Making & Kagura Dancing in Nara

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6 hours
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2 - 4 guests
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Family-friendly
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English
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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

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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