Visit temples & shrines in Japan Page 3

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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.