Nara Visitors Bureau is available for consultations and requests regarding attractions and excursions. We can help arrange interesting and meaningful excursions for your group. Feel free to request information regarding what is available.

Attractions

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  • Japanese Drums

    A Japanese drum performance by ASKA-GUMI . ASKA -GUMI has performed in 21 countries and received rave reviews. Be sure to see this Japanese drum entertainment that has inspired people from all over the world.

  • Gagaku

    Gagaku is the music of the palace. It is the world's oldest orchestrated music that has been passed down to modern times. The performer's colorful costumes and the musical lilt combines to take the listener on a unique cultural experience.

  • Shikayose

    The Japanese word "Shika yose" means "calling the deer". Early in the morning a person blows a horn in Nara Park and the deer come running. It is a tradition in the ancient capital of Nara. The sight of a herd of cute deer gathering together is truly a sight worth seeing!

  • Sake tasting and "Kagamibiraki"

    Nara is known as the birthplace of refined sake. "Kagamibiraki" or opening the barrel is an irreplaceable part of a Sake tasting of local sake. Both are very popular.

Excursion

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Example of an excursion course

  • Visit the holy mountains that have continued to impress since ancient times
  • Visit places people have always wanted to go, Hase, Muro and a sake breweries
  • Visit a World Heritage, Horyuji and Tea ceremony exoerience at Jiko. (Jikoin)
  • Premium walking tour in Nara Machi
  • Experience Japanese culture ( Sumo wrestling and Japanese sake )
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