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Private Walking Tour of Ōmiwa Shrine (with Flowing Somen Noodles & Departure from Nara)

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Booking Eligibility

Infants and children must be counted as passengers

Meeting Point

09:00 JR Nara Station

Dismissal Point

14:10 JR Nara Station

Important Notes

(1) Public transportation will be used for this tour. Please note that seats are not guaranteed;

(2) Please be aware that weekends, public holidays and event periods may experience severe congestion;

(3) The itinerary may be suddenly changed or sightseeing time shortened due to traffic congestion, etc.;

Cancellation policy
Cancellation
Conditional cancellation & changes apply.Eligible for refund or exchange if the following conditions are met.

For cancellations made 15 days before the activity start date (local time), a 30% handling fee will be charged.

For cancellations made 8 days before the activity start date (local time), a 50% handling fee will be charged.

For cancellations made 4 days before the activity start date (local time), a 100% handling fee will be charged.

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Itinerary Highlights

Take a train from Nara with a guide

View Japan's largest torii gate from nearby

Try Nara's speciality — flowing somen noodles (includes kamameshi)

Plus, enjoy a sweet treat from a rare crêpe vending machine!

Join a day trip from Nara to Ōmiwa Shrine and explore Japan's oldest shrine. Take a scenic train ride to Miwa and discover the ancient sanctuary at the foot of Mount Miwa, known as the 'mountain where gods dwell.' Stroll through the shrine's vast grounds surrounded by towering pines, cedars, and cypresses. Experience the shrine's unique features, including the famous Meoto‑iwa (Married Rocks) and the tranquil waters of Sai Shrine's spring. Savour a local delicacy: Miwa somen noodles, rounding off your journey perfectly. Try flowing somen noodles (nagashi somen), using chopsticks to catch the flowing noodles and enjoy their delicate texture. This tour blends cultural exploration with a culinary adventure, creating lasting memories in the heart of Nara.

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Ōmiwa Shrine

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Rabbit Statue

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Kubiki Katori Shrine

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Miwa Nagashi Somen

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Nagashi Somen

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Kamameshi


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  • Merchant nameiconMerchant name
    Private Walking Tour of Ōmiwa Shrine (with Flowing Somen Noodles & Departing from Nara)
  • AddressiconAddress
    Ōmiwa Shrine: 1422 Miwa, Sakura City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, 633-0001
  • CityiconCityNara City
  • CategoryiconCategoryTickets
  • Latitude and longitude of addressiconLatitude and longitude of address
    135.853235,34.528795
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Customer Reviews (12)100% Good Rating
4.5Overall Rating
  • Guest
    Guest
    2026
    CommentIt was a nice chill outing with the work team, we all wrote wishes on the wooden...
  • Guest
    Guest
    2026
    CommentWe had a right laugh doing a silly little somen catching competition between us,...
  • Guest
    Guest
    2026
    CommentMy teen daughter loved the little cultural bits the guide showed us, she even go...
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What is the designated meeting point and time for this tour?
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All participants are required to gather at JR Nara Station at 09:00 on the date ...
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I’m planning to book this tour on a public holiday, will it be super crowded?
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Yeah, you should expect heavy congestion if you join the tour on weekends, publi...
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Am I guaranteed a seat on the public transport used during this tour?
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No guaranteed seat is provided for this tour, as all transport arrangements use ...
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