Visit temples & shrines in Japan Page 3

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

A popular activity regardless of gender or age is the "collection of red stamps" that goes around the shrines and temples in the area. It can be said that the red stamp, which is evidence of visiting the area along with worshiping at the shrine, is at the origin of the stamp rally that Japanese people like. With the cooperation of Tobetsu Shrine, this plan is a plan to visit the shrine in Ishikari Tobetsu, which is a 45-minute drive from the center of Sapporo, by cycling. There are 10 shrines in the town where you can get a red stamp, but after visiting the core Tobetsu shrine and the precincts of Setsumatsusha, you will visit the following shrines. [Setting course] ① Tobetsu course (Tobetsu shrine, Shotoku shrine, Benkebetsu shrine, Kanazawa shrine, Higashiura shrine) / Mileage 22.4km ② Nakagoya course (Tobetsu shrine, Shotoku shrine, Kanazawa shrine, Nakagoya shrine, Higashiura shrine) / Mileage 25.0km ③Futomi Course (Tobetsu Shrine, Shotoku Shrine, Kanazawa Shrine, Shishinai Shrine, Nishi Tobetsu Shrine) / Mileage 21.3km After that, after arriving at Tobetsu Shrine, you will receive a red stamp book at the office. We now have. Even beginners can fully enjoy cycling with a guide at a distance of less than 25 km, and the guide will introduce you to photogenic places, so it is ideal for worshiping and cycling in the countryside. Buy a snack at a popular bakery in Tobetsu while cycling. Why don't you enjoy this opportunity? You can also get the hard-to-find red stamp with this plan, so please enjoy it.

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience traditional ceremonies and meals at Kanda Myojin, which has a 1,300-year history as the guardian deity of Tokyo. The current building was rebuilt in 1934, and you can enter the precious building designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and experience a ritual performed by Shinto priests and shrine maidens called Shoden Sanhai. After the ceremony, it is time for a meal called Naorai. This meal is also included in the traditional ceremony, and you can have a delicious meal while having a valuable experience.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 89
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

It is a townscape walking tour of the world heritage Iwami Ginzan. On this tour, you will walk around the historic townscape of the World Heritage Site with a local guide from the Iwami Ginzan Guide Association. *Please note that this tour does not visit the mine shaft where silver was mined. The people of the town have continued to live in consideration of the landscape while protecting the ruins. As you walk through the town, you can feel the way of life that unites the community and values the town. During the tour, you will stop by a long-established confectionery shop that has been around since the Edo period and enjoy interacting with the locals. At Kanzeonji Temple, you can see the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ruins and the townscape lined with red Sekishu tiles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide. One bottle of mineral water is provided for each participant. After the tour, you will receive a souvenir of your participation.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ～Izanagi Jingu Course～】Izanagi Jingu, which enshrines two gods, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and appears in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. Experience a special formal worship at the worship hall of Izanagi Jingu. Main course Meet at "Izanagi Jingu-mae" bus stop of "Awajin Awahime Bus" ⇒ Special formal worship at Izanagi Jingu ⇒ Stroll around Izanagi Jingu ⇒ End

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 13:15

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Iwaya Course~] ``Eshima'', one of the traditional places of ``Onokoro Island'', which is said to be the first land in Japan, and ``Iwakushi Shrine'', which is said to be the home of Mr. Ebisu of Nishinomiya. and "Ebisu-sama", and the retro townscape of "Iwaya Shopping Street", which prospered as the gateway to Awaji Island, with a guide staff. Main course Meet at "Iwaya Port Terminal" bus stop of "Awagami Awahime Bus" ⇒ Eshima ⇒ Iwakusu Shrine and Ebisu ⇒ Stroll around Iwaya Shopping Street ⇒ End at "Awajishima Tacoste"

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

In this plan, you will be able to enjoy the performance of congratulatory words by the priesthood, the shrine maiden dance, and the Kagura drums in the Kagura hall. You will also experience Tamagushi worship. * This plan is not baptism. It is a prayer for your own health and a ritual to cleanse yourself. Comes with an English pamphlet. (We will pray at the same seat as ordinary worshipers who receive normal prayers.) * The priest will perform the above Shinto ritual at the Kagura-den together with the general public, so the waiting time is up to 30 minutes due to circumstances. It may occur to some extent.

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• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

The spirit house of Sendai founder Masamune Date. It was destroyed by air strikes and rebuilt in Year. Why don't you experience a wedding photo in the kimono culture of Kimono and the commemoration of the two at Zuihoden, which is fascinating for its vibrant colors that convey the gorgeous Momoyama culture? Wedding photo package details ・ Photography fee ・ Cost of clothes (Basic is first wear) -Dressing & hair makeup costs ・ Shooting accessories ・ Accessories such as hair ornaments ・ Photo data (100 photos) The schedule is Dressing, hair makeup ~ about 2 hours Shooting ~ 1 hour Change of clothes-30 minutes It takes 3 and a half Time required.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours

Just 10 minutes away by Tama City Monorail! Visit Hino, a city of Shinsengumi (historical military force) and see the Takahatafudouson Temple's intangible cultural assets. Though most of the temple treasures were burned down during the great fire in 1779, the Takahatafudouson still has over 2 million valuable culture items including statues of Fudosanzon, Dainichinyorai , Kangiten, Bodhisattva and other ancient Buddhas.​ ​

• Age 7～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

[About suspension of guide reservations due to measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection] Thank you for using our town walking guide on a regular basis. With the spread of the new coronavirus, Ryowa 2 Year we will suspend the acceptance of the guide book until September 30 (Wednesday). For reservations made after September 30, we will accept applications, but please note that we may rejected We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Nagano City Guide Association We will explain the relationship between Zenkoji and the temples and shrines that surround Zenkoji.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

[About suspension of guide reservations due to measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection] Thank you for using our town walking guide on a regular basis. With the spread of the new coronavirus, Ryowa 2 Year we will suspend the acceptance of the guide book until September 30 (Wednesday). For reservations made after September 30, we will accept applications, but please note that we may rejected We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. There are many tours of the Seven Lucky Gods of the Nagano Japan, but the characteristic of the Seven Lucky Gods of Zenkoji is that they are composed of gods that have already been worshiped at ancient temples and shrines. The Seven Lucky Gods of this Monzen-cho, which has a history of more Year since the founding of Zenkoji, is sure to be beneficial. You can enjoy it alone or with friends, but each of them will visit temples and shrines that are said to have a long history, so please take a tour with your guide.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00

Why don't you take a walk to experience Japanese culture with an interpreter in the historical city of Hakata, Fukuoka? *Interpretation is available in English. Contents of the course: ★Assemble in front of the Hakata Station/Hakata Exit elevator A staff member with a small flag will be waiting for you. ↓★F Gallery (exhibition of buried cultural properties) (approximately 10 minutes)↓★Hakata Chakura (approximately 40 minutes)↓★Grave of Shakokumei (approximately 10 minutes)↓★Wakahachimangu Shrine (approximately 15 minutes)↓★Hakata Sennenmon (Approx. 10 minutes) ↓★Jotenji Temple (Approx. 30 minutes)↓★Tochoji Temple (Approx. 40 minutes)↓ Mochikichi (Approx. 15 minutes)

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

I propose a touching tour in YANAKA area, which will give you the chance to know a good old-days Japanese life-style and its traditional culture!I am ready to propose you the followings;・Being dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time. (Now Yukata)※ I offer authentic kimonos made from silk, produced in the traditional way.※ You can choose from more than 50 Yukata or Kimono to wear on the day.・Taking a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella.・During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.・Of course, you can have a lot of commemorative photos at each photogenic spot in YANAKA, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.Japanese Kimono culture has long history and it was deeply accepted into Japanese life-style, Kimono was not only the clothes but also a good showcase of idea for sustainable. AKIZAKURA's Umbrella is not just the accessory but the part of our identification to show up your class.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

We offer the opportunity to experience the tea ceremony in kimono, which offers a glimpse of Japan's exquisite beauty! We are ready to propose you the followings;・Witness the intricate process of making matcha tea, which embodies the essence of Japanese tea culture.※ You can enjoy both professionally prepared matcha and your own matcha.* For those who need it, we will also provide a table, chairs, and other equipment to avoid leg pain from sitting on the floor.・Being dressed Yukata (summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time.※ I offer authentic kimonos made from silk, produced in the traditional way.※ You can choose from more than 50 Yukata or Kimono to wear on the day.・Taking a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella.・During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.・Of course, you can have a lot of commemorative photos at a A local shrine and a tea room, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.At the heart of our experience lies the mesmerizing tea ceremony experience – a ritual that transcends mere sips of tea and delves into the realm of mindfulness and respect.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Experience archery at a temple in Noshiro City at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage site. It is an experience that even beginners can do. After changing into a kimono, you will listen to an explanation of the history, spirit, and tools of kyudo at a quiet private dojo at Keisho-ji Temple near Noshiro's famous Kaze no Matsubara. After that, the instructor will carefully teach you how to do archery. The bow will be drawn while receiving advice for about an hour, and finally a competition will be held by all participants. The instructor is the chief priest of Keisho-ji Temple and a veteran with over 50 years of archery experience. Hanako, a Bernese mountain dog, is also waiting for you in the precincts.The entrance is not in front of the temple, but on the Kaze no Matsubara side. ~ Flow of the day ~ ①Greetings/change of clothes 15 minutes ②Introduction about Kyudo 15 minutes ③Demonstration and experience (break in the middle) 60 minutes ④Mini competition 15 minutes ⑤Commemorative photo and drink service ⑥End

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Sightseeing from Ishinomaki Using a jumbo taxi Touring Ishinomaki's power spots and experiencing precious Aiki Jiu-Jitsu spiritual tour 【Schedule】 Depart Ishinomaki Station 9:00 ⇒ 9:40 ~ Tsuriishi Shrine (worship) ~ 10:10 ⇒ 10:50 ~ Hiyoriyama (Kashimamiko Shrine) ~ 11:20 ⇒ 11:30 ~ Kappo Takikawa (lunch) ~ 12:30 departure ⇒ 13:20 arrival ~ Jikoji (Aiki Jiujutsu experience) ~ 15:30 departure ⇒ 16:10 arrival Ishinomaki Station dissolution 〇 Tsuriishi Shrine Marriage, couple yen Madoka. It is a shrine that benefits the prosperity of descendants. It is famous as the god of the examination because the megalith of the god body does not make a big deal even in many disasters, and many worshipers come to pray for success. Big catch prayer, Yorozu Year has been that there is a divine favor also to pray for longevity. Since you can see the Yoshihara at the mouth of the Kitakami River, which is one of the 100 best soundscapes of Japan, the precincts are decorated with "Yoshi no Wa" instead of Kaya. 〇Mt. Hiyori (Kashimamiko Shrine) This Mt. Hiyori is an isolated hill of the diluvial terrace located at the mouth of the Kitakami River with a height of 56 m. Originally, May 15th is the day of the festival. 〇Kappo Takikawa "Kappo Takikawa" in Ishinomaki is a long-established restaurant that Year 〇 Daito-ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu Training of mind and spirit to learn at Wolong Zen Dojo Daito-ryu Aiki Jiu-jitsu. This martial art is a self-defense technique originally passed down only to senior samurai of the Aizu Until the Meiji era, it was a martial art that was kept out of the gate, but it became known to the world by Professor Takeda Sokaku from Aizu

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

We have prepared a special program that is limited to one group per day and allows you to enjoy Shizuoka tea with all five senses. The Higashiyama district, which produces tea that has been designated as a World Agricultural Heritage Site, is one of the highest quality tea producing areas in the prefecture, but in recent years there has been an increase in the number of dilapidated tea plantations in this area. In this plan, you will pick tea in a scenic tea plantation that has been renovated from a ruined tea plantation, and you will enjoy the picked tea with tempura or as a kaiseki meal with seasonal local ingredients. Also, as a fun activity before and after your meal, you can work up a sweat by climbing up to the top of Mt. Awagatake, the symbol of the area, for about 30 minutes. From the mountaintop terrace, you can see the large tea garden below, the Oi River, Suruga Bay, and the Izu Peninsula on the horizon. On clear days from autumn to winter, you can even see Mt. Fuji. After your meal, enjoy a sencha ceremony where you can brew delicious tea yourself using a teapot. Local staff and farmers will give you detailed instructions, so please try it at home! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gather at Higashiyama Ippukudokoro (10:00) ② Welcome tea and program information at local Higashiyama tea (about 20 minutes) ③ Tea picking experience at a ruined tea plantation halfway up Mt. Awagatake (about 30 minutes) ④ Walk It takes about 30 minutes to hike to the top of the mountain! ... Awa Shrine, Iwaza ... Take a short break at the finish line on the terrace at the top of Mt. Awagatake ... ⑤ It's finally time to eat on the terrace with a spectacular view (about 60 minutes) ⑥ After the meal, enjoy being taught how to brew delicious tea Tea time (approx. 30 minutes) ⑦ Transfer to Higashiyama Ippukudokoro by shuttle car, scheduled to disband around 2:00 p.m.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

・"Meal for Shinto and People" At the "Gonden" hall of Tanzan Shrine, we will eat a kaiseki bento box made from the "goshinsen" of the shrine's prayers.・Official worship will be held at the main hall of the shrine.・Enjoy the light-up reserved for participants.・We plan to provide a guide in English. ``Shinto-jin kyoshoku'' is a remnant of the past, now known as ``Osechi ryori'' for New Year holidays. It is a Shinto ritual that has been held at shrines for a thousand years, and there is a legend that by eating food with the gods, you will receive divine power.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Zazen is the basis of Soto sect teachings. Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto sect of Buddhism, states the following in his Fukan Zazengi: "The zazen I am talking about is not a meditation practice. It is simply a joyful and peaceful practice, a realization of the practice of full enlightenment." It is the entrance to The essence of Koshoji's zazen is elegant and elegant simplicity. When you want to calm your body and mind in a busy day. When you want to be free from pain and mental anguish. It doesn't matter what the reason is for starting zazen. Sit with a quiet mind and make time for yourself.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Kyoto Myoshinji sub-temple Taizoin worship and lunch plan at Kashin

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a plan where you can enjoy the local cuisine of Gozan using seasonal ingredients at Ugetsu Chaya in the precincts of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto. Mountain cuisine created based on the traditional cuisine of Daigoji Temple. Please enjoy it with the taste of Kyoto full of taste. Daigoji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is also famous as a cherry-blossom viewing spot because Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the ruler of Taiko, held a splendid "Daigo Hanami". The numerous cultural assets and gardens that dot the vast grounds are must-sees during seasons such as autumn foliage.