Things to do in Oji
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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 63 reviews
10/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 296 reviews
10/10
296 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Walking Tour with History, and spiritual stories
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Guided Tour with Furoshiki Experience and Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.8/10
48 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9.8/10
99 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 25 activitiesNara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Kyoto, Osaka & Nara: Filmic Photoshoot with Pro Photographer
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Hōryū-ji 2 Hours at the World’s Oldest Wooden Building
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Write Your Own Name in Kanji (Japanese Calligraphy)
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
One-Day Walking Tour of Amazing 8th Century Capital Nara
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Private City Tour With A Local Guide
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Yakushiji Tour – Toshodaiji or Sutra Copying Option
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Nara: Sake Tasting Tour at the Birthplace of Japanese Sake
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Osaka: Sightseeing Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 18 minutes
18m
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 18 activitiesNara: Walking Tour with History, and spiritual stories
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Guided Tour with Furoshiki Experience and Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka: Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Choose Your Wood Chopstick-Making Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Kimono, Tea Ceremony, and Calligraphy Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Tatami-Making Workshop with Tea and Sweets
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Learn the spirit of Japan through Ikebana and tea in Osaka
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara Revealed: Ancient Temples, Sacred Deer & Local Stories
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Slow Cycling Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Higashi Osaka; Japanese Sake Tasting and Pairing Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 14 activitiesOsaka: Gluten-Free Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Book for 4 or more! “Sushi Experience Course” in Nara
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Choose Your Wood Chopstick-Making Experience
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Standard Sushi Experience Course in NARA
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Master Washoku: 5 Core Techniques for Authentic Cooking
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Electric Pottery Wheel Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Soba and Tempura Cooking Class with Meal
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Osaka Sushi Miso soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavours
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tempura and Sushi Making Experience Taste of Japan in Nara
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
See all 8 activitiesNara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nara Revealed: Ancient Temples, Sacred Deer & Local Stories
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nara: Private Tour of Omiwa Shrine, Japan’s Oldest Shrine
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Asuka, Ancient Capital & Future Heritage Private Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Sacred Morning Walk with Deer in the Mist
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Night Walking Guided Tour - Beauty in a Peaceful Night
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Nara: Explore Tanzan Shrine’s Pagoda and Sacred History
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Essential Nara: Origins of Spiritual Japan
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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What to do in Oji
Frequently asked questions
Is Oji worth visiting?
Whether you plan to discover the local charm and cultural highlights or sample regional foods and explore in nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Oji.
How do I spend a day in Oji?
Kick-start your day with a visit to Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore and Tenrishi Trail Centre. Then, tour other parts of Oji for local restaurants and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Oji?
Don't go home without checking out Shohaku Art Museum, rated the top tourist attraction in Oji.
Is three days enough to stay in Oji?
Three days in Oji is more than enough to enjoy the city's major highlights. Many travellers book for two days on average. Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore, Senkoji Temple and Matsuo-dera Temple are top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a while longer to check off nearby hotspots such as Kyoto.
Is Oji a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you want to see and do in Oji. Several top sights, like Kichidenji Temple and Taketori Park, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander through some of Oji's neighbourhoods, Ikoma District is 5 kilometres away from downtown, while Kitakatsuragi District is 3 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Oji with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities sets the tone for a great escape. Check out our ideas for what to do in Oji with kids.
What to do in Oji for adults?
Inada Sake Brewery and Yamanobe Street are just a couple of the things to do in Oji. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Oji?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in Oji is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can enjoy without opening your wallet. Chuguji Temple is one sight that doesn't charge an admission fee.
