Activities Mt. Ikoma on the Nara Osaka Border Bryan Baier Mt. Ikoma is a great outing for anyone in Osaka, Nara or Kyoto. Panoramic views of the Kansai area, clear mountain air, an amusement..
13 Outdoors Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
Outdoors Hands-on Sushi School in Yamazoe Cathy Cawood Yamazoe Village in Nara is the birthplace of Japanese culture. It is also the location of hands-on sushi school Ichiban Oishii..
Camping & Trekking Picnic at Mount Wakakusa Karen Zheng Located in the ancient capital, Nara, Mount Wakakusa used to be a volcano. Access is limited at different times of the year, b..
15 Outdoors The Deer of Nara Park Alexandra Dorovici Looking for a relaxing yet fun activity in Nara? Have a walk with one of the thousand deer in Nara Park!
Water Sports Kawasemi Boat Ride at Dorokyo Gorge Bryan Baier Dorokyo Gorge is the collective name given to a 31 kilometer long stretch of ravines along the Kitayama River, a tributary of the..
Activities Cycling Nara Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting the ancient capital of Nara is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stresses..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2026 May 31st - Jun 30th From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..