[Hyogo, Awaji] An exclusive nature tour on the island of the creation myth - A retreat series where a famous guide will show you spots that even locals don't know about

In the oldest books in Japan, the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, it is written that the two ancestral gods Izanagi and Izanami created the land of Japan from Awaji Island, so it is called the "Island of Creation". In this retreat (tour), we will visit the sacred rocks and megaliths that are the objects of worship for the two gods. We will walk along the Izanagi Rock and mountain paths to visit megaliths such as Izanami Rock, which are not listed on tourist maps. It is a low mountain, so beginners to mountain walking are also OK. When you go through the narrow rock chamber of Izanami Rock, you will feel like you are being born through the birth canal. You can also look at the spectacular view and lie down on the megaliths, and feel the romance of the creation myths and ancient times while listening to the guide's deep and deep mythological mystery solving stories like Bura Tamori. In the mysterious nature of the Island of Creation, away from everyday life, focus on yourself and relax, refresh, and reborn your mind and body! Recommended for those who: are tired of Awaji Island's tourist attractions; want to see the unknown world of Awaji Island; want to enjoy hidden places and spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, rural areas, the sea...; are interested in myths, power spots, and ley lines; want to get away from everyday life and relax and refresh themselves.Experience Schedule (The places and order of visits may change after consultation depending on the course and schedule, weather conditions, participants' requests, physical strength, etc.)10:00 Meeting and opening greetings10:15 Departure by car (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)10:30 Walking around Izanagi Rock11:15 Car travel (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)11:35 Walking around Iwakura/megalith12:00 Lunch (Hacchoiwa), Izanami Rock, Amanoiwafune, etc.14:50 Closing greetings (on site or at the meeting place)15:00 End

According to the Kojiki and Nihonshoki myths, long ago, after the creation of heaven and earth and the Age of the Gods, the gods of heaven ordered Izanagi and Izanami to create a country, and the two gods stirred the salt of Amenonuboko from the floating bridge of heaven, and as the salt dripped, Onokoro Island (Numashima) was born, and then they started creating Awaji Island and the Oyashima Islands (Japan). In the middle of creating the country, Izanami died giving birth to Kagutsuchi, so Izanagi went to the underworld to bring her back, but failed and returned, and when he performed a purification ritual, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo were born.

It's a new style of travel that differs from tourism, allowing you to get away from work and everyday life, take time to focus on yourself, and relax and refresh both body and mind.