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By DeepExperience, Inc.
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 743 and current price is RM 520 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Nara’s hidden ramen scene beyond temples and deer
    • Visit 2 local ramen shops with full-size bowls at each stop
    • Explore neighborhoods like Tenri, Tomio, and Shin-Omiya
    • Enjoy a mix of traditional and bold regional ramen styles
    • Learn about local food culture with a knowledgeable guide

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒631-0078 奈良県奈良市富雄元町2丁目3−1 | If you select the Tomio option, the meeting point is in front of Lawson Kintetsu Tomio Station. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Nara Station Local Ramen Hopping Experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Start near Kintetsu Nara Station and discover local ramen spots beyond tourist areas. Visit two shops selected based on your preferences and enjoy a variety of authentic flavors. The live guide speaks both English and Japanese.

Price details
RM 525.02
RM 367.51 x 2 AdultsRM 735.02
Total
The previous price was RM 1,050.04 and current price is RM 735.02
30% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to two hand-picked ramen spots
  • Inclusions
    Full-sized ramen meals
  • Inclusions
    Food and drinks up to JPY 1,500 per shop (total JPY 3,000)
  • Inclusions
    Local English-speaking guide
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks beyond the included amount
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you can expect

  • Discover a different side of Nara through its hidden ramen culture. While most visitors come for temples and deer, this experience takes you into local neighborhoods where residents enjoy some of the region’s most distinctive ramen.

    Meet your guide and set off on a journey through Nara’s lesser-known food districts, such as Tenri, Tomio, or Shin-Omiya—areas rarely explored by international travelers but well known among locals for their unique ramen scenes. You’ll visit two carefully selected ramen shops, each serving a full-size bowl with its own character, from rich, traditional flavors to more modern and creative styles.

    Along the way, your guide will share insights into Nara’s ramen culture, local dining customs, and the stories behind each neighborhood. With everything arranged in advance, there’s no need to worry about ordering or waiting in line—simply relax and enjoy each stop.

    Whether you join during the day or evening, this tour offers a deeper look at everyday life in Nara, where food, culture, and local identity come together. Perfect for ramen lovers and curious travelers alike, it’s a chance to experience a side of Nara that most visitors never see.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒631-0078 奈良県奈良市富雄元町2丁目3−1 | If you select the Tomio option, the meeting point is in front of Lawson Kintetsu Tomio Station. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒632-0016 奈良県天理市川原城町802 | If you select the Tenri option, the meeting point is in front of Tenri Station police box. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
    • Tenri, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒630-8115 奈良県奈良市大宮町6丁目2−18 | If you select the Shin-Omiya option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Nara Omiya 6-chome. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市東向中町27 | If you select the Nara option, the meeting point is in front of the Gyoki Bodhisattva statue at Kintetsu Nara Station. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan