- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:40
[07:30-08:30] ▼Address within the Osaka Loop Line (Pickup and drop-off from hotels in the city) [08:40] ▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Board and disembark at the meeting point) [10:10] ▼Popular cat stationmaster--Kishi Station (approx. 60 minutes) [12:40] ▼Shirahama Toretore Market---One of the largest seafood markets in western Japan (Free stroll and free lunch / approx. 120 minutes, food costs at customer's expense.) [14:55] ▼Senjojiki (approx. 30 minutes) | ▼Sandanbeki - Sandanbeki Cave deep below the cliff A spectacular journey through precipitous cliffs and stirring human emotions (approx. 30 minutes) [16:00] ▼After an enjoyable end to sightseeing for the day, we start to head back. [18:30] ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time/about 1 hour) Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about an hour. Once you're done playing, the tour ends in the Shinsaibashi area. Guests who don't want to play can disband directly in the Shinsaibashi area. ▼Senjojiki Senjojiki is a unique landscape located on the west coast of Shirahama City, Wakayama Prefecture. The sandstone geology has been eroded by the Pacific Ocean over the years, forming a complex topography with overlapping layers. From a distance, it looks like many rock plates are piled up. The total area of this coastline is about 4 hectares, and it is so large that it is a thousand tatami mats (Japanese people have the habit of using the size of a tatami mat, "tatami" to measure area), so it was named "Senjofu". Along with Sandanbeki and Engetsuto Island, it is a scenic spot in Shirahama. Senjojiki is a famous sunset spot that locals are proud of. If the weather is good, you can see the sun slowly sinking into the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful scenery has also been selected as one of the "Top 100 Sunsets in Japan." Its remote location, unique rugged terrain, and the waves of the Pacific Ocean combine to make watching the sunset here feel like you're at the edge of the world. ▼▼Sandanbeki - Sandanbeki Cave Deep in the Cliffs Magnificent Cliffs and an Exciting Past Sandanbeki is part of Kumano National Park, a famous scenic spot in Shirahama, and a lovers' sanctuary. Sandanbeki is a famous cliff scenic spot located on the coast of Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. Sandanbeki is actually a large underwater rock wall that is 2 kilometers long and 50 to 60 meters high. There is an observation deck on top of the cliff, where you can enjoy the view of the Nanki sea. The cliffs here not only have amazing natural scenery, but various historical events have been unfolding below the cliffs for centuries. (During the Heian period (794-1185), local pirates who plundered the area hid in the Sandanbeki caves.) A ticket is required for admission. Tickets are at your own expense. Reference ticket prices: Adults: 1500 yen, Children aged 6-11: 750 yen, Children under 6 years old: Free. This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- Age 12~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
He has also appeared in various media! This is the ultimate samurai experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido-hiho-denshi holder. In the historic and venerable grounds of Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn the structure of Japanese swords and the correct way to use them, and gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. After dressing in training clothes and learning samurai martial arts, you will be given the opportunity to stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on how to try out Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples.
- Age 12~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.
20歳のアメリカ人男性をお連れしての甲冑体験。世界的に著名な町井先生に直接お会いできるとは思いませんでした。単にコスチュームを楽しむということではなく、着衣の順番や所作に至るまで、一つ一つの意義や歴史的な背景を、わかりやすく、楽しく説明してくださいました。インバウンドでリアルな日本を求める外国の方が増える中、本物に触れるチャンスがこんなところにあったとは。間違いなく次回もお願いしたいです。写真、ビデオばかりか心にも残る体験でした。
- Age 13~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.
- Age 16~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:30
Enjoy the nature, history, and delicious local specialties of Yasutomi Town on a cycling tour departing from Yasutomi, Himeji! The tour includes hiking and a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Shikaga Tsubo. During the cycling tour, you can enjoy a tunnel bathing experience and lunch at the popular local spot "Tomisu no Sato". After that, you can visit Anji Inari Shrine, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery, taste the sake, and experience the specialty products that Yasutomi Town is proud of. At the end of the tour, you can stop by the Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association and feel the refreshing aroma of yuzu while experiencing the blessings of Yasutomi's nature. Enjoy a special day where you can experience the charm of Yasutomi Town to the fullest through cycling. Participants will enjoy the beautiful scenery unique to Yasutomi Town, the local food culture, and new discoveries. You are sure to feel healthy and refreshed with your family and friends! <Schedule> 8:30 Meet up We will depart by car from our company, Akuto, for Yasutomi Town, where nature and history live. 9:30 After a brief self-introduction and an explanation of how to use the e-bike, we set off! We will proceed at a relaxed pace according to your physical condition and the weather. 10:20 Shikagatsubo Station – Visit to Scarecrow Village Feel the warm atmosphere of the handmade scarecrows and spend a relaxing time. 10:35 Hiking A hike where you can experience the rich nature of Yasutomi Town. 11:45 Tunnel bathing experience and lunch at Tomisu no Sato After enjoying a lunch made with local specialties of Yasutomi Town at Tomisu no Sato, relax your mind and body in the radon hot springs. 13:45 Set off again on your cycle for the next adventure! Feel the fresh breeze as you set off for your next destination. 14:45 Yasushi Inari Shrine & Sake Brewery Tour (Tasting) After a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine and a moment of tranquility, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery and sample their carefully selected local sake. Rediscover the charm of the local area while tasting the sake that Yasutomi Town is proud of. 16:10 Yuzu Shop Stop by the "Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association," where the aroma of yuzu, a specialty of Yasutomi Town, fills the air. Surrounded by the refreshing aroma, experience the blessings of nature in Yasutomi. 17:00 Arrive at Akuto and disband
- Age 16~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:30 / 14:00
Nozato Kaido, which once served as the gateway to Himeji, and Senba Town, which flourished on the Saigoku Kaido road that runs through Himeji Castle Town, still retain many traces of history and a charming atmosphere. You can easily ride an electric bicycle through narrow roads that are difficult to drive on and roads that are a little tiring to walk on. This is a 3-hour tour that will make you love Himeji even more before or after sightseeing at Himeji Castle. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meeting Greeting from the guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 09:30 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the gateway to Himeji Castle Historical spots from old stories and townscapes that retain the atmosphere of the past Spots to see the spectacular view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 12:30 Disbanding After the tour, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty Eki Soba with an Eki Soba ticket! After the tour ends, you can rent a bicycle for free until 5:00 p.m. if you wish. Enjoy Himeji freely! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) <Schedule PM example> 13:45 Meeting Greeting from the guide, explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 14:00 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the entrance of Himeji Castle Historical spots of old stories and townscapes that retain the appearance of the past Spots to see the magnificent view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 17:00 Disbandment After disbanding, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty Eki Soba with an Eki Soba ticket! For customers who joined in the morning, we will lend you a bicycle for free until 17:00 if you wish. Enjoy Himeji freely! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) (*) Guides and staff on the day will be available in Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.
- Age 16~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:30 / 14:00
During the Edo period, the Shikama Highway was constructed from the port of Shikamazu to Himeji Castle. It became part of the Silver Carriage Road, an industrial road that connected Ikuno Silver Mine, one of Japan's largest silver mines, to the port of Shikamazu, and still retains its appearance today. This is a three-hour cycling tour that follows the historical road, heading for Himeji Port, where the sea breeze is pleasant, and takes you to cycling roads on abandoned railway tracks and atmospheric sake breweries. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meet (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes 09:30 Depart We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break once or twice along the way 12:30 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji as you like! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) <Schedule PM example> Meet at 13:45 (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes Depart at 14:00 We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break once or twice along the way 17:00 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji at your leisure! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) (*) Guides and staff on the day will be able to speak Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.
- Age 16~Age 70
- 4~5 hours
- 09:00
Ichinomiya was once a very important place in the nation-building of Harima Province, and the oldest description of sake brewing in Japan remains in the Harima Fudoki. We will travel through hand-dug tunnels and idyllic backroads to the birthplace of fermentation. At Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, where several sake breweries still remain, enjoy a healthy fermented lunch to soothe your tired body after cycling. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. <Schedule> 08:45 Meet at Akuto Co., Ltd. 3-minute walk from Himeji Station Travel by car 09:45 Explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 10:00 Cycling starts! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine", where the myth of the origin of sake remains Harima no Kuni Ichinomiya "Iwa Shrine", Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch, sake brewery tour 14:00 Travel by car to Himeji Station 15:00 Disband at the same place as the meeting place
- Age 16~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 10:00
It is a spectacular cycling tour that runs along the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea in a warm and bright atmosphere. Shinmaikohama is crowded with Ayabeyama plum grove, clamming, and swimming. An intricate coastline that changes its expression every moment. Manyo Cape overlooking the beauty of Tajima in Setouchi. A post town in Murotsu that has prospered as a key point of maritime transportation since ancient times. Let's enjoy the exhilarating cycling route of Harima's sea that you will never get tired of running! <Schedule> 09:45 Greetings from JR Tatsuno Station South Exit, Tatsuno Municipal Parking Lot Meeting Guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 10:00 Cycling start! Harima Seaside Road, which is crowded with many cyclists, goes through a mountain pass and a wild road to the coastline. A hill climb experience aiming for a spectacular cape. / Pay by yourself) (We plan to have 2 or 3 restroom breaks) 16:00 Dissolution of JR Aioi Station * The departure and dissolution points for this tour are different. Departure: JR Tatsuno Station Dissolution: JR Aioi Station (Tatsuno Station and Aioi Station are one station on a conventional line, and there is one train every 30 minutes)
- Age 18~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00
This tour takes you around the historical sites and famous places of Ikaruga Town, including Horyu-ji Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidera Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku. There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking pictures freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horin-ji Temple and view the interior. (Admission fee is separate) Many Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties are enshrined at Horin-ji Temple. Please be sure to view them. The tour uses a small 50cc buggy, so anyone with a driver's license can easily drive it. It is very easy to operate! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga in a cute open-type buggy. In this plan, staff members who are familiar with the city of Ikaruga will lead the way. Please feel free to join us! *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride the buggy. Foreigners should bring an international driver's license and passport. ・The buggy is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour may be held jointly with other participants. ・If you wish to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru.
去る11月の連休に利用した家族3人組です。元々は伊勢参りがメインだったのですが、ただ三重県往復ではつまんないという家族の強い希望があり、帰りの観光地として奈良県を選んだのですが、このバギーツアーを息子が見つけ、あっという間に決めてしまいました。とはいうものの、低い速度とはいえ、変速機能を持ったバギーを運転するのは揃って初めてだったので色々と不安がありました。置いてけぼりをくわないだろうか?また道を迷ったりしないだろうか?一番心配だったのがルート沿線の住民にこちらの慣れない運転で迷惑かけないだろうかと。。。。蓋を開けたらそれらの不安はたちまち消え去りました。なぜならガイドさんの徹底的な安全教育と未熟な運転に根気よく接してくれたのだから。おかげでツアー終盤には余裕で楽しむ事が出来ました。途中年配の団体客から羨望の目で見られた時なんかはちょっと優越した気分でした。何よりも安全第一をモットーとして接してくれたガイドさんには感謝しきれません。また、内容も古くて真新しい印象を受けました。法隆寺よりも法輪寺や法起寺の方に新しい魅力を感じましたから。何から何まで、心に残るツアーとなりました。本当にありがとうございました。
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:20 / 10:35 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 14:20 / 14:35
This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can kiss and shake hands with dolphins without entering the sea, in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, go through the pier to the dolphin pool where the dolphins are waiting! This is an introductory course where you can learn by interacting with dolphins at a special booth set up just above the water's surface. This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can easily interact with dolphins without entering the sea, in this fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay. Learn about the ecology, species, and individual differences of dolphins from the trainer, and then head to the dolphin pool! When you go to the dolphin pool, the dolphins will come up to you. You can feed them at the special booth, and kiss and shake hands with them. You can feel the smooth texture of their bodies and hear their cries up close.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:10 / 10:40 / 12:05
We will take a 10km trip around Numashima, also known as "Onokoro Island" which is related to the creation myth described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, on an active fishing boat. The tour will take you to see the megaliths and strange rocks such as "Kamitachigami Rock" and "Shimotachigami Rock" from the sea with the guidance of a veteran guide. You will learn about the legends, history, and crustal activity of "Onokoro Island" while looking at the rocks that are said to be related to the creation myth, and you will also learn about the history and fishing of Numashima. Numashima is where the creation myth of Japan lives on. There are many strange rocks such as Ame-no-Mihashira and Kamita-Kami Rock, and distinctive reefs that can only be seen from the sea. In addition to the Onokoro Shrine, there are many other places related to the myth on the island, so there are many spots you can enjoy even after disembarking the cruise. Fishermen with the skill to navigate through difficult areas plan tours of the surrounding area along with its myths to promote the charms of the region, and a person who moved here and loves Numashima acts as the coordinator and guide. They guide an amazing 300 groups (1,000 people) a year! You can enjoy private tours limited to one group per hour. Balancing their main business of fishing with tourism gives them an awareness of how to create new communities and increase the number of people connected to them in this remote island where the population continues to decline and vitality is being lost. Are the fishermen a little tough-looking? No, they are very kind. Please feel free to talk to them. ■Experience schedule① From 9:10 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 9:00. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).② From 10:40 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 10:30. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).③ From 12:05 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 11:55. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes). *Group guests will need especially long to travel and get on and off the boat.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
The ruins of Shichi Castle are said to have once been the castle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. The representative of the "Society for Preserving Shichi Castle," which is dedicated to preserving the castle every day, will guide you through this precious historic site, which was an important base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi. Located in Shichi, Minami Awaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izuminokami Michitada during the Kamakura period, and was surrendered in 1581 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Awaji. After that, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. The Awaji Navy, which had Shichi Castle as one of its bases, achieved great success in Hideyoshi's conquests of Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea, and there is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were important naval bases for Hideyoshi. However, the valuable historical site where Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki once lived has been swallowed up by bamboo forests in recent years and is on the verge of being forgotten by local residents. At that time, the local volunteers "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" stood up, worried that the valuable remains would disappear if things continued like this. In order to let many people, not just the locals, know about the Shichi Castle ruins and to pass on the story to future generations, they have been clearing the bamboo forest every day for about five years, and have been carrying out maintenance activities such as installing entrance roads and signs. This is a tour of the Shichi Castle ruins guided by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" who has a stronger passion for Shichi Castle than anyone else! The Shichi Castle ruins are currently being maintained, and recently wells and stones that are thought to be old stupas from that time have been discovered one after another. Perhaps you, as a participant of the tour, will discover an important relic! ■Experience schedule (if departing at 10:00) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (north side of Shichi Castle ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00-10:05 Use the handmade sign as a landmark to move to the remains of the Honmarudai 10:05-10:15 Guide explains the history and characteristics of Shichi Castle 10:15-10:55 After viewing the remains such as the Taiko stone, the remains of the turret, and the old well, walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomyo-ji Temple 10:55-11:00 Return to the parking lot and disband
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)
- Age 12~Age 65
- 5~6 hours
- 10:00
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
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.
- Age 10~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
A one-day cycling tour to enjoy mainly the Harie area of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. In the morning, after arriving at Shin-Asahi Station, leave your luggage and rent a bicycle, then cycle along Takashima's rural roads. For lunch, enjoy a BBQ using local ingredients. In the afternoon, visit Harie, the "hometown of fresh water," to see the traditional lifestyle that uses spring water, and enjoy local sake at Kawashima Sake Brewery. On this tour that combines nature and culture, experience the rich nature and charm of the region to the fullest. -Experience Outline- 9:10 Meet We will be waiting for you in front of the JR Shin-Asahi Station ticket gate. 10:00 Departure Depart Kabata House by bicycle 10:30 Fishing experience Fishing experience at Takashima Spring 11:30 Lunch 14:00 Observation Harie - Observation tour of Kabata, the home of fresh water, and Kawashima Sake Brewery
- Age 12~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.
- Age 3~Age 80
- 5~6 hours
- 09:15
We will travel around various places in a private car (taxi). From the "Cup Noodle Museum", you will have a guided tour of the "Kobayashi Ichizo Memorial Museum", a great man representing Ikeda, and the "Ikeda Castle Ruins". In the first part, you will have the opportunity to experience copying sutras and zazen at "Kyuanji Temple", which was founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva, was a temple established by Emperor Konoe, and was visited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. For lunch, you will enjoy a specially planned "Nichireku Special" lunch at Hirakawa River. In the second part, you will visit the "Oshima Tsumugi Museum" to see the workshop and exhibits, take photos wearing Oshima Tsumugi, soothe yourself in the hot springs at "Fushiohkaku", and enjoy a "seasonal bento" lunch. Enjoy a day in Ikeda, Osaka!
- Age 12~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
He has also appeared in various media! This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into iaido. You can learn all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the structure of a sword and its correct usage, extensive knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts, not just formal martial arts, apply the opponent's strength and toy with the opponent with small movements. By learning it, you can apply it in your private life, so your worldview will change drastically. Take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture by putting on training clothes and dispelling the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on test cutting with Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples. ~ Flow of one day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Hankyu "Kawanishi Noseguchi Station" or JR "Kawanishi Ikeda Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 9:00 Arrive at Tada Shrine 9:10 After changing clothes, receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will start. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice starts 16:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, we will disband.
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