【Private booking OK】 Things to do in Nara

• Age 7～Age 90
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The Daigokuden has been restored to its large appearance in the capital of Nara Year and the ruins of the central palace [Heijo Palace]. If you go northwest from the Taikyokuden, you will find "Cafe Kyoan". Experience the tea ceremony here and explore the various tea rooms. First of all, decide the seating order of the customer. If there are four people, it will be a regular customer, a second customer, a third customer, and a last customer. When you enter the tea room, you will be given a signal by a gong. After that, you will enter the room after cleaning your hands and mouth with the Tsukubai in front of the tea room. The entrance of the tea room is less than 1m square! Enter one by one from the regular customer to the last customer through the entrance (small rectangular entrance). The tea room is a different space. First, you will see (appreciate) tea utensils (everything has a name and meaning) such as hanging scrolls, and then sit down at your own seat. The owner (the person who makes tea according to the fixed method <pointing>) comes into the tea room with tools. The tea party is about to begin! During the tea ceremony, the instructor will teach you how to do it in the tea room. At the end of the ceremony, there is a <seeing> of the light tea bowl (Natsume) and chashaku (Chashaku) used by the host. You will be asked to place the tools in front of you in order from the regular customers. The way of <seeing> is surprisingly careful to handle the tools! This may also be my first experience. Let's listen to the "sound" in the tea room! The sound of boiling water, the sound of pouring and rinsing the cassotte and chasen water, and the indescribable impression! At the end of the tea ceremony, as well as when entering the room, after seeing the tools in the tea room, we will leave from the regular customers through the entrance. I'm used to returning home, so it may be easier to get out! Thank you for your hard work! Originally, it is not possible to take pictures in the tea room, but there is a shooting time after the end. There is no doubt that it will look good on Instagram, as it is in front of you, as a customer!

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.

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• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

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• Age 8～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

Explore the underground river with clear groundwater and get a glimpse of the world of full-scale cave diving just like in the movies! Submerge your whole body underwater and experience the ultimate extraordinary experience away from air, light and gravity! If you don't want to get in the water, you can just view the cave from land and take photos. The inside of the cave is a very beautiful space.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

The clarity of the water is one of the best in the country! The crystal clear Maeoni Blue is definitely worth seeing! This is a hidden area further south from the Okuyoshino area. Maeoni is a sacred place for Shugendo. You might even meet Gokisuke, who is said to be a descendant of the demons! The course is dotted with natural slides, spectacular waterfalls, and deep pools. This is a course where you can enjoy everything from slides to diving. Suitable for older elementary school students!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The duration of a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Osaka, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips exceeding 2 days (if the return point is outside Osaka on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from driving fatigue. * A day trip around popular tourist spots around Nara in a comfortable chartered sightseeing rental. You can freely choose the departure time according to your preference, and the itinerary and attractions can be customized according to your preference. * Tour rental vehicles are 6-seater and 9-seater, and we also provide transfer services to ensure you reach your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese laws and our drivers have at least 3 years of driving experience. * We provide multilingual services including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese and English. **Nara Day Trip: Kofuku-ji Temple → Todai-ji Temple → Nara Park → Kasuga Taisha Shrine → Wakakusayama****09:00 - Departure** (If the departure point is not Osaka, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.) - Depart Osaka and head to Nara. **09:30 - Kofuku-ji Temple** - Arrive at Kofuku-ji Temple, a cultural heritage of Nara. We recommend you allow about 1.5 hours for the visit. **11:00 - Todai-ji Temple** - Visit Todai-ji Temple, which is home to the largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and exudes a solemn atmosphere. It will take about 1 hour to worship. **12:00 - Lunch** - Enjoy lunch at a delicious Japanese restaurant. **13:00 - Nara Park** - Experience feeding deer mochi at Nara's representative deer park. It is worth spending some time. **14:15 - Kasuga Taisha Shrine** - Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a famous shrine in Nara. The visit will take approximately 1.5 hours. **16:00 - Mt. Wakakusa**- Head to the popular Mt. Wakakusa. Enjoy the panoramic views of Nara. We recommend you stay for approximately 30 minutes. **16:30 - Return journey**- Take some time to enjoy the scenery and journey details before heading back. (If your destination is not Osaka, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:30

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here safely even on rainy days. It is fully equipped with a refrigerator and a mini kitchen.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Convenient private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy a BBQ in the open space on the south side of the old house!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Convenient private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy a BBQ in the open space on the south side of the old house!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:30

Easy access! Convenient private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy a BBQ in the open space on the south side of the old house!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy BBQ in a spacious and open lawn space with a 25m pool!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy BBQ in a spacious and open lawn space with a 25m pool!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:30

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. Enjoy BBQ in a spacious and open lawn space with a 25m pool!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30 / 18:30

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here safely even on rainy days. It is fully equipped with a refrigerator and a mini kitchen.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here safely even on rainy days. It is fully equipped with a refrigerator and a mini kitchen.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30 / 18:30

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! Recommended for families. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large tent so you can enjoy it safely even on rainy days. There is also a counter kitchen, knives and cutting boards. A large refrigerator, ice maker, microwave and tableware are also provided.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:30

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large tent so you can enjoy it safely even on rainy days. There is also a counter kitchen, knives and cutting boards. A large refrigerator, ice maker, microwave and tableware are also provided.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Easy private BBQ! The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large tent so you can enjoy it safely even on rainy days. There is also a counter kitchen, knives and cutting boards. A large refrigerator, ice maker, microwave and tableware are also provided.

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• Age 11～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

◆ Handmade Japanese Paper Experience In this experience, you will make handmade Japanese paper using fibers from the bark of the paper tree (kozo), which is the raw material for Japanese paper. You will be able to use a blind, which is an authentic tool for handmade Japanese paper. We will explain how to make paper in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, so please feel free to participate. You can experience learning papermaking techniques directly from a craftsman. You will learn how to process kozo, a traditional paper material, and hand-make about two sheets of Japanese paper in half a day to take home. ~Experience Flow~ 9:00 (13:30) Orientation An introduction to the types of Yoshino handmade Japanese paper, the experience procedure, and precautions. 9:20 (13:50) Workshop tour The papermaking process of kozo will be explained while looking at actual tools. 9:40 (14:10) Papermaking experience We will prepare the materials together, and each participant will take turns making paper. First, we will learn how to move the paper. Then, after making one sheet, we will take turns. 11:00 (15:30) Visit to the kozo field While the water is drained from the paper, you can take a short break and visit the nearby kozo field or enjoy the view of the Yoshino River bank. 11:30 (16:00) Drying the paper Your paper that has been drained of water is stuck to the dryer and dried. When it is completely dry, you can peel it off and roll it up into a tube to take home. *For those who want to learn the techniques of authentic handmade Japanese paper, we also offer a 3-night, 4-day course (all accommodation and meals included) called "4-day apprenticeship with a handmade Japanese paper craftsman in Yoshino, Nara." Please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:30

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, crab, eel, etc.) + mini udon hot pot *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

"Japanese culture experience & nature experience" where you can fully enjoy the private Kayabuki old folk house in the Yamato plateau of the ancient city of Nara A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to the old folk house

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

It is a "day trip glamping experience" where you can fully enjoy the private thatched roof house in the Yamato Kogen of the ancient city of Nara. A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to an old folk house and the hearth pot. Sit on the porch, lengthen the seasonal trees, listen to the birdsong and have a great time smiling with your loved ones.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

It is a "day trip glamping experience" where you can fully enjoy the private thatched roof house in the Yamato Kogen of the ancient city of Nara. A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to an old folk house and the charcoal grilling of a shichirin. Sit on the porch, lengthen the seasonal trees, listen to the birds singing and have a great time smiling with your loved ones.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

It's like excavating ruins or searching for treasure! !! Carefully and carefully dig up lotus roots one by one with a mulberry, which you do not know where they are buried. Enjoy the joy of picking up from the soil. A lotus root pot with lotus root that you have sought. Lotus root rice cooked using a bamboo tube. You can fully enjoy lotus root.

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