Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Nara, Kinki

Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a great place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches. We provide with variety of cultural activities from 10 am - 5 pm everyday

WAPLUS NARA is the Japanese kimono experience shop, just 2 minutes' walk from JR Nara station. We have a variety of Kimono related services such as kimono rental, costume photos and kimono school. Not only at our shop, we can offer these services at your accommodation or event venue as well. Why don't you enjoy kimono experience in the Ancient Nara. Service details; 1) Kimono School Waplus is one of the only kimono-school for foreigners in Japan, and will help you learn everything there is to know about the tradition of Kimono wearing. After a class on Kinomo history you will be taught how to dress, with amazing patience and attention to detail, the staff help you understand and perfect the intricate process. Knowing that you have learned the traditions and perfected the art yourself is truly rewarding, and the final outfit, with finishing touches from the teachers, is stunning. 2) Costume Photos For a once in a lifetime experience, the costume fitting allows you to transform into a princess, samurai or oiran—with a traditional outfit. Rather than using wigs, trained hairstylists will carefully recreate the authentic appearance using your own hair. When you are ready, the staff will help you dress in the many layers, slowly constructing your complex outfit. Finally, you can step into the studio for your shoot and then choose the final photos as a stunning reminder of your experience, and treasure them as a memory of Japan.

NARA JAPANESE COOKING is a hands-on cooking activity in English for the foreign visitors to a historical city, Nara. We will teach you not only how to cook the cuisine but also some Japanese cooking methods and knowledge. You haven't cooked many before? You don't have confidence in your cooking? Even if so, you don't need to feel worried to join in our cooking class! Each process is simple and our home chef, Chie will demonstrate first and guide you one by one. We will also provide a recipe so you can enjoy the Japanese cuisines we made together at home too. Let's enjoy delicious Japanese food and a fun chat together. Please come join in our class! Please check my website for further info & booking! 【CLASS】 ・Tempura ・Onigiri & Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) ・Ramen & Gyoza ・Bento ・Temari-sushi ・Takoyaki