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    Nara, Japan

DURATION

1 day / 0 nights

TOUR TYPE

  • Private tour
TRAVEL PERIOD

2.5 Hours

PRICE (Per Person)

AUD 130 for 2 to 5 persons
AUD 100 for 6 to 10 persons

TOUR CODE: KNT-NAR002

Overview

Experience traditions in Japan’s birthplace!

Experience the heart of Japanese culture with an unforgettable journey into rice farming and homemade lunch. Engage with local rice producers and gain insight into the art of Japanese rice cultivation. Then, try your hand at making omusubi (rice balls) and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked lunch in a beautifully renovated historic house (Yasaka). Explore the rice fields where the ingredients are grown and learn about rice’s central role in Japanese food culture. As an optional treat, taste sake from Nara, the birthplace of this iconic beverage. This unique experience offers a deep dive into local traditions and flavours.

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  • Local rice farm tour
  • Culture & history focused
  • Experience of omusubi making
  • Best for nature lovers


Highlights of the tour

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Exploring Rice Cultivation and Engaging with Farmers

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Experience making omusubi (rice balls)

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Enjoy a Japanese home-cooked lunch at a renovated old house (Yasaka)


Itinerary

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DAY 1

This tour begins at Yasaka, a renovated traditional house.

Explore Japanese rice farming and interact with local producers. Learn about rice importance in Japanese cuisine, and understand the local efforts toward production and consumption.

Return to Yasaka to experience making omusubi and enjoy home-cooked lunch.

As an optional experience, you can taste sake from Nara, the birthplace of sake.

This tour is ideal for nature lovers and those interested in Japanese food culture.

Inclusions

  • Rice Farm Tour
  • Omusibi (Rice ball) making and Japanese home-cooked Lunch
  •  Interpreter or English-speaking guide
  •  Transportation to and from Yasaka and the nearest station
  •  Return domestic Flights not included
  •  Return International Flights not included

Dates & Prices

For 2025 departure

Travel Period
Weekdays only
Accommodation
N/A
Price per person
AUD 100~ (Adult)
N/A (Child)

(Promo code discounts are not applicable)

Availability
Please enquire us


Terms & Conditions

Please read our General Booking Terms & Conditions
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Maximum number of participants: 10 people


About Kintetsu

In Australia

Kintetsu International Express (Oceania) is an ATAS accredited travel agent in Australia, a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. In Australia, we specialise in arranging Corporate and Group Travel for businesses, schools, religious groups and cultural organisations. We have Travel Centres in Sydney serving our Australian customers and offices in Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland handling Japanese inbound tours. We are also an authorised travel agent to sell Japan Rail Pass and Kintetsu Rail Pass in Australia

In Japan and Worldwide

Kintetsu International belongs to the travel arm of the Kintetsu Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate which operates a major Japanese rail system, bus & freight forwarding companies, department stores, restaurants & hotel chains. We have more than 150 offices in Japan and more than 40 overseas offices worldwide. Utilising our global network, we guide our customers to every location around the globe with quality and dependable services.