Nara

Experiences · Nara

The first capital — ancient temples, ink and quiet ritual.

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Kimono Rental in Nara — comparing the two English-friendly shops (and how to book)

Compare Nara's two English-friendly kimono rental shops — Waplus (from ¥12,000, all-inclusive, instant online booking) and Enishiya (from ¥6,500, steps from Todaiji) — with real prices and direct booking links.

English-OK · Dressing 40–70 minutes; worn all day until the shop's evening return deadline · From ¥6,500 per person (Enishiya) to ¥12,000 per person all-inclusive (Waplus); optional hair styling ¥1,950–¥2,200

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Sumi Ink-Making in Nara — Kinkoen's 150-Year Workshop (book direct)

Hand-press your own stick of Nara ink at a 150-year-old family workshop in central Nara — ¥3,300, 30–40 minutes, a paulownia box to take it home in, and a direct booking link.

English-OK · 30–40 minutes · ¥3,300 per adult, tax included (¥1,650 for high-school age and younger)