Kansai in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Page 5

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• Within 1 hour

Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

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Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

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Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

• For Family

• 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.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 18:00 / 18:30

Helicopter charter cruise in the Sun this one high-rise building "Abenoharukasu" and Osaka City building City - Osaka Castle - Osaka Bayside area will round up ~ Universal Studios sky. Airworthiness time about 15 minutes. Experience the dynamic world that can only be felt with a helicopter flight and not miss a memorable flight on one page of life? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception · Drink service · Boarding Explanations (10 minutes) ② Flight (15 minutes)

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 18:00 / 18:30

Take off from Osaka's heliport on a helicopter charter cruise and cruise through the romantic bay area. Take a tour around Kobe Port Island. Flight time about 15 minutes. You will experience a dynamic and moving world that can only be tasted by helicopter flight, and the valuable experience will remain in your memories forever. Please check the sunset time on the day of your flight as we will guide you to the night view night cruise after sunset. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception, drink service, boarding explanation (10 minutes) ② Flight (15 minutes)

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

The whole view of the tumulus can only be seen from a helicopter flight! You can look at it from various angles. Beyond the time of 1700 ~ As if you were a bird ~ World heritage site "Mozu Furuichi Kofungun" ~ Universal Studios. About 30 minutes. Experience the dynamic world that can only be experienced by helicopter flight. A special impression!We will guide you to the day cruise before sunset, so please check the sunset time on the day of your flight.~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception, drink service, boarding explanation (10 minutes) ② Flight (30 minutes) )

• World Heritage
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

TERAREHA targets: - People undergoing rehabilitation (physical/occupational therapy) and their families - Prevention - Pre-disease: Alleviation of discomfort - Improving posture and discomfort in the lower back, shoulders, neck, and knees - Improving posture and You are concerned about the way you walk, the distortion or stiffness of your body. ・After treatment/recurrence prevention: Physical strength recovery For physical complaints and concerns that you would like to recover from the loss of physical strength after treatment due to hospitalization, etc. After understanding the overall picture, we provide services tailored to each person ●Body care and rehabilitation at a temple 120 minutes Scheduled from ¥100,000 (tax included) *Price includes Amida Hall usage fee and Joshoin entrance fee *Prayer fee is covered by the roof Compensation for donations for replacement and tatami restoration [Procedure of treatment] Chief priest's sermon → Counseling → Treatment → Tea time (prayer) → Visit/walk around Joshoin (Example: Hands - Soles of feet - Legs - Back - Neck)

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 21～Age 50
• 2～3 hours

Experience getting drunk at The true local Japanese pub(Izakaya)known for its cheap drinks at Kyobashi,Osaka.You can experience the routine of an ordinary office worker in Japan.Enjoy authentic Japanese culture with the accompanying Japanese!

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• Age 7～
• 1～2 hours

You can enjoy a one-and-a-half hour chartered boat Cruising between Nishinomiya-Kobe and Osaka. Please enjoy the scenery from the sea that you cannot usually see on this occasion. Up to 6 people can board. Please let us know "for Kobe" or "for Osaka" at the time of reservation.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00 / 21:00

Private at Dotonbori River Cruising It is a tour plan that you can enjoy The area around Kashiwabashi, which is especially crowded with many people, is desperately exciting.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00 / 21:00

Private on Nakanoshima Cruising It is a tour plan that you can enjoy Especially the illuminations that can only be seen from the riverside at night is a wonderful location with no doubt that SNS shines.

• For Family

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00 / 19:00 / 21:00

We will show you around where are not on the guide books, mostly local people visit or hidden gems with our local guide.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Annually, trekking the ice-water for midwinter only! An ice waterfall unusual in the Kansai area. I will visit "Otomine Ice Garden" to know people. A wide waterfall that spreads like a screen is worth a visit!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

~Relaxed moss observation and terrarium making in Kawakami Village~★This is a tour where you can walk slowly and observe mosses that you would normally overlook. ★At first glance, they may look small and plain, but if you get closer and take a closer look, you will be captivated by their beautiful appearance and will find yourself entering the world of moss. ★Those who have noticed the charm of moss will be able to make their very own "moss terrarium." ★The walking distance is short and there are no steep mountain paths, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel at ease.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

Understand the charm of Osaka! A fun 45 minute night walk! Dotonbori is Osaka's best shopping district. I will show you the area south of Dotonbori.

• Nightlife
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～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 starting from Yasutomi, Himeji City! The tour includes hiking and a visit to the historic Anji Inari Shrine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Shikagatsubo. 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 and experience 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 be able to experience 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 depart from our company, Akuto, by car for Yasutomi Town, where nature and history live. 9:30 We start off after a brief self-introduction and explanation of how to use the e-bike! We proceed at a relaxed pace according to the customer's physical condition and the weather. 10:20 Shikagatsubo - Visit to Scarecrow Village Please feel the warm atmosphere of the handmade scarecrows and spend a relaxing time. 10:35 Hiking A hike where you can feel the rich nature of Yasutomi Town. 11:45 Tunnel bathing experience and lunch at Tomisunosato After enjoying lunch at Tomisunosato, or before lunch, relax your mind and body with radon (tunnel bathing). 13:45 Start cycling again! Feel the fresh breeze as you depart for your next destination on a downhill course. 14:45 Yasushi Inari Shrine & Sake Brewery Tour (Tasting) After a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine and a peaceful moment, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery and sample some carefully selected local sake. Rediscover the charm of your hometown 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, you will experience the natural blessings of Yasutomi. 17:00 Arrive at Akuto and disband

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 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 a cycling trip. 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 Let's start cycling! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine", where the myth of the origin of sake remains Iwa Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Harima Province, Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch 14:00 Travel by car to Himeji Station 15:00 Disband at the same place as the meeting place

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• Age 13～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)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours

Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Description and factory tour of the tile, is a plan that can actually look at the craftsmanship up close at the factory.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

Mt. Inunaki/Shippotakiji Temple is known as Japan's oldest Shugendo dojo, and is also known as the ``Women's Omine'' because both men and women can experience training, and is a place where many female ascetics also train. is. This time's plan is not a full-body waterfall training that is held once a month, but a plan that includes a leg waterfall training that involves submerging yourself in the waterfall below your knees and a sutra copying experience. Why not try the Asa no Otaki training and sutra copying at the historic Shippotakiji Temple on Mt. Inunaki? This is a full-fledged training experience under the guidance of an ascetic monk for women who are concerned about dry hair and makeup. It comes with an explanation of the power spots on the approach to Mt. Inunaki and Shippotakiji Temple, so you might find new discoveries at the power spots on the approach! ? On the day of the event, please enjoy the approach while listening to the commentary and guide's explanations with your guide.

• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups