Tendo/Sagae/Obanazawa in Historic sites tour

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

This two-day, one-night program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience at Jionji Temple, Tohoku's leading prayer temple. Hayama, once home to three temples and 48 monks, was once counted among the Dewa Sanzan mountains. Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site boasting a history of approximately 1,300 years, is a leading prayer temple in Tohoku. This two-day program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience. The spiritual cultural experience will include a dialogue with the temple's chief priest, a viewing of the Jionji Bugaku dance, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and a trek through Hayama, a former Shugendo sect. The meals served during the program will be a modern version of healthy vegetarian cuisine based on traditional Jionji temple recipes. Upon completing this special program at the historic Hayama Jionji Temple, nestled amidst majestic nature, you will experience a unique sense of spiritual enrichment and health. (Day 1) 11:00 Meet at Yamagata Station 11:00 12:00 Travel from Yamagata to Fukuyoshi Ryokan by minibus 12:00 12:20 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, check in, and get a tour of the inn 12:20 12:40 Change into training clothes 12:40 12:50 Explanation of shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) 12:50 13:40 Shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) lunch 13:40 14:00 Travel from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple by minibus 14:00 Arrive at Jionji Temple (meet at the first parking lot) 14:05 14:15 Explanation of Jionji Temple from the head priest at the temple gate (focusing on the unique feature of Jionji Temple as a temple of prayer) 14:15 15:00 Tour and stroll around the Jionji Temple grounds (with a guide) 15:00 16:00 Jogyo Samadhi (training experience) at Amida Hall 16:00 17:00 Bugaku experience at Jionji Temple Office *Participants will be instructed on the touching aspects of the dance, including the experience of trying on armor 17:10 17:30 Travel from Jionji Temple to Fukuyoshi by private minibus 17:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, change into secular clothing (casual clothes), take a break 18:00 20:10 Bar Hopping Tour ① Akahoppe (90 minutes) ② Sagae Snack Bar (40 minutes) 20:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, bath, sleep (Day 2) 5:30 Wake up (Please come to the dining venue dressed in training clothes and ready to depart) 6:00 6:50 Vegetarian breakfast at Fukuyoshi 6:55 Depart from Fukuyoshi 6:55 7:15 Travel by private minibus from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple 7:15 8:00 Experience copying sutras at Kazoin Temple 8:00 8:20 Explanation of today's Shugendo path and prayer 8:20 8:30 Travel by private minibus from Jionji Temple to the trailhead 8:30 11:30 Trekking on the Shugendo path with a mountain ascetic

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

-Plan Information- *Fruit Picking The type of fruit varies depending on the season. Please check when making a reservation. Mid-June to mid-July: Cherry Picking Early August to mid-September: Peach Picking Early August to mid-October: Grape Picking Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the weather and harvest conditions. ■Fruit Picking Yamagata's "cherries" account for about 70% of the national production. 5th in production! Sweet "peaches" are made by taking advantage of the Tohoku climate, where nights are cool even in summer. 3rd in production! Grape cultivation in Yamagata began in the early Edo period! Delaware in particular is the largest producing area in Japan. ■Cherry Land Sagae The largest tourist product center in the prefecture where you can get souvenirs from all over the prefecture! At the Sakuranbo Kaikan on the same premises, gelato made with local fruits such as cherries and specialty products is very popular! ■Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen is said to be the model for a popular Japanese anime! The nostalgic and beautiful townscape is beautiful no matter where you look, and there are plenty of photo spots. The hot spring town is filled with cafes, places to eat, and souvenir shops, so you can have a great time. If you get tired of walking, you can take a break on the free platforms along the Ginzan River. The hot spring water is sourced from the same source as the other inns, so it's extremely effective! When you visit, be sure to bring a towel or handkerchief to wipe your feet.

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