Ancient Arts of Nara – RY Marketplace

Dive into traditional crafts and meet exceptional people2 workshops with local artisansDiscover Nara beyond the deer and TemplesVisit Japan’s ancient capitalFrolic with the deer

See one of the most famous Buddha statues in the world

Description

Nara has a long history as a center for arts and culture in Japan. It was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794 AD, a time marked by the flourishing of Buddhism, arts, and the establishment of imperial rule. This period witnessed the development and refinement of various artistic forms, including ink painting and calligraphy. Uncover the city through its arts. Wandering through the small streets, temples and wild deer, join 2 wonderful workshops with us today : Meet our lovely Nagano san, one of the last 10 Ink artisans in the city still making ink the traditional way. After a short calligraphy lesson and lecture about the art, make your own unique Nara ink. For lunch, try a unique type of sushi. In the afternoon, you will meet Mrs Tanaka, she is one the 7 last artisans in the city still making calligraphy brushes by hand! Of course, you will make your own brush to finish up your set. We will finish the day with a Sake tasting at the last remaining brewery in downtown before taking the train back to Osaka.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Anyone who is interested in Japanese Art / craft and to see Nara through a different lens. . Of course, you will also be able to meet the cute deer in Nara Park and visit the tallest Buddha Statue in Japan!

Meet Our Local Host

Born In France, Amandine discovered Japan 20 years ago when she was visiting for her job ( flight attendant at the time). She will never forget that first night when she stumbled on a local festival ( matsuri) in Osaka. The people were so friendly and invited her to participate. Flashback forward 16 years and she still leaving in Osaka. She believes that Japan’s most unique charm is its people !

Her goal now is to be a bridge, a link between these amazing people and the travellers through workshops with artisans or meeting monks at a temple, talking with Maiko, etc. Dive deeper into Japanese culture than just visiting temples and Shrines. And of course, Matsuri ! (Laugh)

Itinerary

Start: 8:15am Meeting place in Osaka (in front of Takashimaya Department Store)8.45 leave Osaka (JR or Kintetsu)

9:45 arrival In Nara
10:00 start Nara Ink workshop
11:00 End of first workshop

11:30 Lunch (KaKi leaf Sushis)

13:00 Todaiji Visit + Nara park

15:00 Nara Fude (Brush)

16:00 Nara Sake Tasting

17:00 Return to Nara station

End:

18:00 / 18:30 Return to meeting point

Ink and Brush Workshops, with your own take home brush and unique ink stickLunchSake (from Nara) or Tea tastingAdmissions feesTrain fees

Guide

Nara Park Deer Crackers ( if you want to feed the deer) 200 yen per pack.Any spending money for things you would like to take home.Drinks. (other than scheduled tasting)

(though tipping is not common in restaurants a small gift or gratuity for guides is common and appreciated).

We will leave on time from the meeting point. There is some train travel involved.

Minimum Needed: 2 people
Maximum Capacity: 6 people
Booking Deadline: 7 days before start date
Weather Dependent: No – this is a rain-or-shine tour
Difficulty Level: Medium (There will be lots of walking, but none of it strenuous)
Special Clothing Required: Yes – To enter the homes of our artisans, we will have to take off our shoes. Please bring easy to put on/off shoes.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Yes – Please let us know any DR in advance and we can check what might be available.
Extra Cash: Yes
Ground Transportation: Yes included
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.

Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.