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


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Infants and children must be counted as passengers
09:00 JR Nara Station
14:10 JR Nara Station
(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.;

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.
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.

Ōmiwa Shrine



Rabbit Statue


Kubiki Katori Shrine

Miwa Nagashi Somen

Nagashi Somen

Kamameshi
Guest2026
It was a nice chill outing with the work team, we all wrote wishes on the wooden...
Guest2026
We had a right laugh doing a silly little somen catching competition between us,...
Guest2026
My teen daughter loved the little cultural bits the guide showed us, she even go...












