things to do in Nara

Mochi Pounding Nara: When to See Nakatanidou Live (2026)

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If you are searching for mochi pounding in Nara, the place most travelers mean is Nakatanidou. The shop is famous for its high-speed mochi pounding, but the most important thing to know before you go is simple: there is no fixed daily performance schedule. That does not mean you cannot see it live. It means … Read more

Things to Do in Nara at Night: Views, Deer, and Dinner

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Nara does not have nightlife in the Osaka sense, but it can be a wonderful place to spend an evening. If you stay after the day-trip crowds leave, you can enjoy quiet viewpoints, calm deer in Nara Park, and dinner in Naramachi or near Kintetsu Nara Station. Quick Answer: Is Nara Worth Visiting at Night? … Read more