Visit temples & shrines in Japan

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This tour will take you to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine and a little bit of the Yoshidaguchi mountain trail that starts from there. Explore the roots of climbing Mt. Fuji while feeling the rich nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji! On this tour, you will learn about Mt. Fuji as an object of worship at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, the starting point of the Yoshidaguchi mountain trail, and then you will climb a little bit at the base of Mt. Fuji. When you think of climbing Mt. Fuji, many people may imagine walking on rugged lava, but the base of Mt. Fuji is full of rich nature. Why not try a little bit of climbing Mt. Fuji while walking along the mountain trail?

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 16:00

A special lodging experience for one group only - Gifu Hashima hideaway "A good old Japanese landscape built 63 years ago, right here, right now." Enjoy a relaxing time in a quaint Japanese house surrounded by silence. The charm of staying at Kominka COCONE: Accepting stays for 2 nights or more: Enjoy a relaxing time. Japanese-style bedroom: You can freely use the 8-tatami Buddhist altar room and Japanese-style room, and close the sliding doors to create a private space or use it as a spacious large hall. High-quality bedding: Instead of beds, we use high-quality feather duvets to provide a comfortable sleep. Perfect for long-term stays: Fully equipped with a kitchen and washer/dryer. Special facilities and services BBQ & theater room: You can freely use the "Kominka COCONE Garage & Barn BBQ". Free Tesla EV rental: The latest EV Tesla is available for free rental during your stay. Perfect as a base for sightseeing: You can make day trips to Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Tsumago-juku on the old Nakasendo road, Sekigahara, Legoland, Ghibli Park, etc. Enjoy a special experience at Kominka COCONE, where good old Japanese traditions are combined with the latest technology.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

By calmly facing yourself through meditation, you can let go of the ego that binds you and free your mind. Zen meditation is not an extraordinary experience; it lies in your daily life.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Noh, a traditional performing art, has been designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with other forms of art, including Kabuki. A special Noh performance, "Tokage Noh," is held only once a year at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, the sacred ground of Noh. This solemn performance, which fuses Buddhism and Noh, still retains a strong religious ritual feel, with applause being discouraged and viewing prohibited from the front. This event will feature a commentary by Petko Slavov, a PhD in Noh research, and Noh expert Yoshie Yamamoto, held in the main building of Yoshikien Garden, a cultural property normally closed to the public. After learning about Noh in a space steeped in history and tranquility, enjoy a unique evening experiencing a magical performance. Note: The photos of the Noh performance are different from those shown.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

Yanesen is an abbreviation for Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are downtown areas of Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere remains as it is! You can fully feel the atmosphere of Japan just by walking around the area where old folk houses and temples and shrines remain. Let's take a walk while feeling Japanese culture and good old Tokyo, or relax at a teahouse (cafe)♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 15:00

You will be able to observe a special ritual called the ``knife ceremony'' at Japan's only shrine dedicated to the god of cooking. Using a knife and chopsticks, you can cook carp, red sea bream, etc. without touching them at all. His movements in accordance with ancient methods and his knife handling are the skills of a master. It is a solemn ceremony that conveys the traditions of Japanese cuisine to this day. In addition, please relax and enjoy the hot springs while enjoying representative Japanese cuisine such as sushi at the nearby Japanese-style inn "Ginrinso Kotobuki".

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups