things to do in Nara

Nakatanidou Mochi Pounding Schedule: Best Time to See It in Nara

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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 mochitsuki, but the most important thing to know before you go is simple: there is no fixed daily mochi pounding schedule. That does not mean you cannot see it live. It means … Read more

Things to Do in Nara at Night: Deer, Views, Dinner & a Safe Evening Route

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Nara does not have nightlife in the Osaka sense, but that is exactly why it can be such a rewarding place to spend an evening. After the day-trip crowds leave, the city becomes quieter, the deer settle into a calmer rhythm, and the walk up to Nigatsu-do feels far more atmospheric than it does in … Read more