Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Yamatokoriyama February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yamatokoriyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama-Hotels.d6223941.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Yamatokoriyama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yamatokoriyama.d6223941.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yamatokoriyama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama.d6223941.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Yamatokoriyama ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Yamatokoriyama Types of activities Where to stay [Yamatokoriyama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamatokoriyama.dx6223941) ![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/176a9d51-5ce4-41d3-8afa-9209b293bb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/176a9d51-5ce4-41d3-8afa-9209b293bb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A gate at Kōriyama Castle in the city of Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/49bd7f43-ad28-4d88-af42-5e11f68f6761.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jikō-in in Yamatokoriyama, Nara prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/84e58794-f95e-41b9-bdde-e11403d8fd48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/84e58794-f95e-41b9-bdde-e11403d8fd48.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ![Jikō-in in Yamatokoriyama, Nara prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/dad5b378-9e54-4cfe-95cb-b278784d1d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223941/dad5b378-9e54-4cfe-95cb-b278784d1d1b.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ## Yamatokoriyama Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Yamatokoriyama has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Yamatokoriyama, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Yamatokoriyama with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Yamatokoriyama Yamatokoriyama is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Yamatokoriyama, and make it a breeze to explore Yamatokoriyama and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Yamatokoriyama to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Yamatokoriyama ### Tours & day trips [See all 109 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49773415/eacb9cd3-7edd-4f0a-9f65-9d5bb0e7214c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour 9h 9.2/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-kyoto-osaka-kyoto-must-see-spots-nara-park-one-day-tour.a49773415.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49278566/ee27f25e-43b1-4fe6-b1ba-cc1300ee4eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha 9h 7.4/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£54~~£47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50487169/2a7d0c13-0240-4242-adc4-d3fb4828119d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour 1d 10/10 1 review £41 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/japan-kansai-nara-kyoto-day-tour.a50487169.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49817188/c404143b-9bfe-4174-982f-c4afc6b36d02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto 9h 9.2/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46038947/db5c9eea-d0d4-448a-9fa1-654aaf91119d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour 6h Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-kyoto-nara-guided-half-day-bus-tour.a46038947.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48649428/b01c8695-10e1-4de8-9fb9-c2a832a88116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour 8h 30m 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-nara-kyoto-1-day-bus-tour.a48649428.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50193059/88394649-4244-4078-ae55-8a3346e1980d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7\~9 spots) 10h Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-highlights-day-tour-from-osaka.a50193059.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47654135/5fbf260e-b6d0-42c4-b129-69fed0843382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available) 4h 30m 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£60~~£48 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-early-bird-tour-kyoto-departure-option-available.a47654135.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47764233/42e660b2-701d-4a47-97dd-8126381e353b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya 1h 30m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-table-style-tea-ceremony-and-machiya-townhouse-tour.a47764233.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46530873/d8d04fb9-fefb-4db1-956f-450de8d113a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour 10h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £360 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-to-kyoto-and-nara-a-captivating-full-day-private-tour.a46530873.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 69 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46530873/d8d04fb9-fefb-4db1-956f-450de8d113a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour 10h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £360 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-to-kyoto-and-nara-a-captivating-full-day-private-tour.a46530873.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45724451/936cdded-cd50-4d3d-9b66-dcd0e9f1dc91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide 7h 30m 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £219 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-car-daytrip-from-kyoto.a45724451.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![2-Hour Nara: Discover Every Bit of Tohdaiji-Temple Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49255444/bd11ee83-987d-4c7f-b752-af38c5cb70c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Nara: Discover Every Bit of Tohdaiji-Temple Private Tour 2h Free cancellation available ~~£154~~£100 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-nara-discover-every-bit-of-tohdaiji-temple-private-tour.a49255444.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49223711/d6205ff1-baf8-4faf-b3ee-c425052d8cc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up 10h Free cancellation available ~~£217~~£195 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-private-tour-from-osaka-kyoto-hotel-pick-up.a49223711.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2425793/6edf2011-c628-421d-b09d-52b50976d149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £360 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arashiyama-nara-highlights-one-day-private-tour-adventure.a2425793.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50655111/47b94e50-61e9-4853-bd74-3a9c797ced57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private) 3h 30m Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fermented-bento-workshop-on-the-yamanobe-no-michi-trail-private.a50655111.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1456065/d610f3bf-3b0e-428b-b42f-dead1e10ac54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide 6h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £226 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-half-day-private-tour-osaka-kyoto-departure-with-government-licensed-guide.a1456065.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara: Cultural Heritage Tour by Rickshaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47924746/2dbf4825-4420-441d-a87b-93cf14145fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara: Cultural Heritage Tour by Rickshaw 1h 10m+ Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-cultural-heritage-tour-by-rickshaw.a47924746.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Private Kyoto Nara Private Tour from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51088445/ba6d288d-37e7-4637-aa90-5a6e79e54df8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kyoto Nara Private Tour from Osaka 10h Free cancellation available £192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kyoto-nara-private-tour-from-osaka.a51088445.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49196621/1fda6263-4d3f-4373-b5db-41004c175491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage 1h 30m Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-private-kasuga-taisha-shrine-tour-in-nara.a49196621.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47764233/42e660b2-701d-4a47-97dd-8126381e353b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya 1h 30m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-table-style-tea-ceremony-and-machiya-townhouse-tour.a47764233.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Hands On Uji Matcha Experience in Seika Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50753175/849a6ef6-2d1c-4460-b5b9-0e7af4d0eabd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hands On Uji Matcha Experience in Seika Town 2h Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hands-on-uji-matcha-experience-in-seika-town.a50753175.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Udon and Tempura Cooking Class in Nara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50830464/7c56d18f-9f04-4adc-a487-fc9a2706a058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Udon and Tempura Cooking Class in Nara 1h 30m Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udon-and-tempura-cooking-class-in-nara.a50830464.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50655111/47b94e50-61e9-4853-bd74-3a9c797ced57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fermented Bento Workshop on the Yamanobe-no-michi Trail (private) 3h 30m Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fermented-bento-workshop-on-the-yamanobe-no-michi-trail-private.a50655111.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Osaka Sushi Miso soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48309307/903ce35b-db64-41fa-9705-7cdbf425153d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Sushi Miso soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavours 3h Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-mastering-sushi.a48309307.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Make Your Own Soya Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital Asuka Nara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50133736/a1f0c840-3344-4bb5-8d62-a0d1506e8639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Make Your Own Soya Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital Asuka Nara 2h 30m Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/make-your-own-soya-sauce-in-japans-old-capital-asuka-nara.a50133736.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Make Otsumami + Sake Pairing (Includes 6-Course Meal)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50757863/e47d1399-8550-4c57-916b-a6566d59d5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Make Otsumami + Sake Pairing (Includes 6-Course Meal) 3h Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/make-otsumami-sake-pairing-includes-6-course-meal.a50757863.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Standard Pottery Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50737634/56d5d5e9-285d-4cf4-81ea-b56cee77daf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Standard Pottery Experience 2h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/standard-pottery-experience.a50737634.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![3 Hours Washoku Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49377122/2ad5ece5-f325-4a19-90f8-43b03451a265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Hours Washoku Cooking Class 3h Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a49377122.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Handmade Soba and Tempura Cooking Class in Nara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50826133/d0624b27-8c72-4b5d-92cb-8c05a83b2a5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Handmade Soba and Tempura Cooking Class in Nara 1h 30m Free cancellation available £38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/handmade-soba-and-tempura-cooking-class-in-nara.a50826133.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47764233/42e660b2-701d-4a47-97dd-8126381e353b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya 1h 30m 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-table-style-tea-ceremony-and-machiya-townhouse-tour.a47764233.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Osaka/Kyoto: Nara, Nijo Castle, Fushimi, Arashiyama Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51285939/041a4add-2baa-41cc-8777-6a9ebf61015a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka/Kyoto: Nara, Nijo Castle, Fushimi, Arashiyama Bus Tour 10h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-nara-nijo-castle-fushimi-arashiyama-bus-tour.a51285939.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Osaka Sushi Miso soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48309307/903ce35b-db64-41fa-9705-7cdbf425153d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Sushi Miso soup Adventure: A Journey of Exotic Flavours 3h Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-mastering-sushi.a48309307.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara Sake Tasting Tour at Local Brewerie(tasting fee included)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49233302/b6972a63-bbfd-4b34-93aa-b9879f80b0b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara Sake Tasting Tour at Local Brewerie(tasting fee included) 3h Free cancellation available £115 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-sake-discovery-tour.a49233302.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50695915/383693a5-55ed-4f0e-be61-08d75426c00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transport 9h Free cancellation available £178 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-and-nara-day-tour-with-private-transport.a50695915.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Nara Private Custom Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50009468/d2709c3d-70f2-45c2-90fb-b85eaf8c9ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara Private Custom Walking Tour 8h Free cancellation available £363 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nara-private-custom-tour.a50009468.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Private 3 Hours Bar Hopping Tour in Nara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49348783/c66717c1-7dd3-4ab1-9cf6-2ef47209d4a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private 3 Hours Bar Hopping Tour in Nara 2h Free cancellation available ~~£169~~£118 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-3-hours-bar-hopping-tour-in-nara.a49348783.activity-details?&rid=6223941&location=Yamatokoriyama&swp=off) ![Uji and Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Van Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50110136/4b07116a-68ef-48de-aeed-402a7f5c4741.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Uji and Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Van Tour 4h Free cancellation available £264 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama-Castle-Nara.d553248621532771727.Attraction) #### Yatayama Asobino-mori Explore the great outdoors at Yatayama Asobino-mori, a lovely green space in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yatayama-Asobino-Mori-Nara.d553248621532771723.Attraction) #### Meta Shrine Meta Shrine is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meta-Shrine-Nara.d553248621586074445.Attraction) #### Jikoin Temple Jikoin Temple is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jikoin-Temple-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771724.Attraction) #### Yatadera Temple Yatadera Temple is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yatadera-Temple-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771722.Attraction) #### Koriyama Goldfish Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Koriyama Goldfish Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama-Goldfish-Museum-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621532771725.Attraction) #### Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore in Yamatokoriyama. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nara-Prefectural-Museum-Of-Folklore-Nara.d553248621562273303.Attraction) #### Matsuo-dera Temple Matsuo-dera Temple is just one of the places to see in Yamatokoriyama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuo-Dera-Temple-Nara.d553248621586074444.Attraction) #### Hakomotokan Konya Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hakomotokan Konya Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakomotokan-Konya-Museum-Yamatokoriyama.d553248621562273302.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Yamatokoriyama ![郡山城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975855275/bffffe92-b50d-47e1-ae1a-d66dff80b700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kōriyama If you're spending some time in Kōriyama, Koriyama Castle and Hakomotokan Konya Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koriyama.dx553248635975855275) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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