Kansai in Visit temples & shrines Page 1

• Age 1～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:40 / 09:50

Dear customers, the following is a reference itinerary for that day (please note that the tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary based on the actual situation on that day or remove the staying time of some attractions.) *Pre-travel notice: We will send you detailed tour guide and vehicle information by email between 20:00 and 21:00 the night before your trip, so please be sure to check it. Please note that the email may be mistakenly sorted into the trash can, so please check it carefully. During the busy tourist season, the sending of emails may be slightly delayed, so we hope you will understand. If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please use the last email. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. *One of the Three Views of Japan - Amanohashidate Observation Area "Amanohashidate", which floats in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan, is known as one of the "Three Views of Japan" along with "Matsushima" and "Miyajima". The sandbar is 3.6 kilometers long, with pine trees planted along the coast and white sand beaches on both sides, like a bridge in the sky. If you climb to the observation deck of Mount Monju, you can look down as if you were a flying dragon, and it is called "Hiryu-kan". Ine Funaya - Venice City, Japan Visit the floating boathouse in Ine Village and experience the primitive ecological landscape. Interact with seagulls on a pleasure boat to Ine Bay. Pleasure boat tickets are at your own expense. *Cycling tour Complimentary bicycles are available for free use, making it convenient to explore the alleys and boathouses of Ine Village. Please note: Due to the long distance travel, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather factors. The above times are merely estimates. Please do not book activities for later itineraries on the same day. The operator is not responsible for any damages caused by delays.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:40 / 09:50

Board and disembark at the meeting point08:40▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)09:50▼Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven)10:30▼Kinkaku-ji Temple (approx. 40 mins)Visiting fees are at the customer's expense.12:00▼Kiyomizu-dera Temple area (individuals will visit, stroll freely, and have lunch on their own / approx. 3.5 hours)15:30▼Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approx. 70 mins)17:00▼After a fun end to the day's itinerary, start heading back.19:00▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free stroll / approx. 1 hour)

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• Age 1～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 07:20

Explore Japan's hidden gems: Ine Town, Amanohashidate, and Miyama Kayabuki Village *Ine Town - Known as the "Venice of Japan," you'll feel like you're in another world when you float by. One of the most beautiful villages and towns in Japan, this town has over 230 funaya houses lined up along the shores of Ine Bay, allowing you to feel the pristine scenery of nature. Stroll or bike through the picturesque streets and admire the crystal blue waters blending with the deep green mountains. At Funaya Hiyori, you can visit not only exquisite cafes but also real funaya houses. *Amanohashidate - Known as one of the "Three Views of Japan," Amanohashidate is a sandbar that looks like a bridge in the sky. Standing at the observation deck of Mount Monju, Amanohashidate looks like a dragon and overlooks this beautiful natural wonder. Don't forget to sign a fan at Chienji Temple to pray for academic success. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the beach to enjoy the fine white sand and cool seawater. Miyama Thatched Village - Experience the charm of ancient Japan and enter "Miyama Thatched Village" to feel the tranquility of the past. The thatched roof houses here are known as one of the three largest thatched roof houses still standing in Japan, and it feels like you've wandered into an isolated wonderland. Don't forget to try Miyama's milk soft serve at "Korofukuro" and check in at the red postbox that captures a moment in Miyama. This trip will allow you to appreciate Japan's most beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture, such as the tranquility of the boathouse on the water and the majestic view of the sandbar, and will leave you with unforgettable memories.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:40 / 09:50

Boarding and alighting at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station, Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private lodging, hotel/private lodging on the Osaka Loop Line 10:30 ▼Sanzenin Temple (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approximately 140 minutes, fees at customer's expense) Sanzenin Temple in Ohara, Kyoto is a monzeki temple where generations of princes and members of the imperial family have served as chief priests. You can enjoy the beauty unique to Kyoto, such as the pond ornamental gardens of Shuhekien and Yuseien, which have a pond stroll garden, where you can feel the richness of the four seasons, the prestigious Shinden and Kyakuden, and Ojo Gokuraku-in, an important cultural property that houses national treasures. You can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons, with mountain cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and covered in snow in winter. (Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior and senior high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students) Kyobi Chaya Genre: Tofu dishes, creative cuisine Soba Ippuku Chaya Genre: Udon, tofu dishes, sweets shop Rokawa Chaya Genre: Udon, tofu dishes, sweets shop Shino Matsumon Genre: Japanese cuisine, tofu dishes 14:00 ▼Arashiyama (free stroll / about 3 hours) Located in the northwest of Kyoto, Arashiyama attracts many people with its world-famous bamboo forest and beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The area is dotted with temples, old imperial villas, and famous historical sites, many of which are recognized as national treasures or world heritage sites. The entire area has been designated as a scenic spot by the Japanese government. The tourist train that connects Arashiyama and Kameoka is the "Sagano Scenic Train." The 7.3km route from "Torokko Saga Station" to "Torokko Kameoka Station" takes about 25 minutes, and you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Hozugawa Valley in every season, including beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and the murmuring of the river in summer, glossy autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. It is a scenic spot that delights the eyes of visitors throughout the year. Restaurants and souvenir shops line the streets, and there is a shop where you can taste sweets near Togetsukyo Bridge. Recommended sightseeing course (We recommend that you choose one to enjoy sightseeing according to your preference. The fee is at the customer's expense.) 17:00 ▼ After enjoying the day's itinerary, we start to return. 19:00 ▼ Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free stroll / about 1 hour) Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about an hour. After playing, guests who are boarding and disembarking at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. Guests who are taking a course to a hotel or guesthouse should wait for the shuttle bus. Once the shuttle arrives, it will take you back to your hotel or guesthouse, where your tour will end.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:40 / 09:50

08:40 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)09:50 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven)10:50 ▼MIHO MUSEUM - IM Pay's Shangri-La (free walk and free lunch / about 2.5 hours)13:50 ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple - Reflections like Ruriko-in Temple (about 60 minutes)15:20 ▼Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Torii in the lake (about 40 minutes)16:00 ▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to return. 19:00 ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour)Guests can play in the Osaka Shinsaibashi area for about an hour. After playing, guests who have taken the course that gets on and off at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

We will visit “Kobo Daishi aka Kukai” in Okunoin graveyard between early dinner and bedtime. Licensed guides who can speak English take you the enjoyable tour.You will see a mystical Okunoin which is totally different from the daytime.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

★The Kyoto Round Trail is a hiking course with a total length of approximately 70 km that starts from Fushimi Inari in the southeast of Kyoto, passes through Mt. Hiei, goes around Kitayama, and goes from Kiyotaki in the west to Arashiyama. This is a trail course blessed with quiet nature where you can walk on well-maintained roads. ★The main course of the Higashiyama & Kitayama course can be easily divided into 5 parts, and you can enjoy the trail while stopping at sightseeing spots.・1st visit: Fushimi Inari ⇒ Keage (Fushimi Inari, Sennyu-ji, etc.) Walk 10.3km ascent 400m, descend 350m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Keihan Fushimi Inari Station ・2nd visit: Keage ⇒ Ginkakuji (Nanzenji, Daimonji, Ginkakuji) etc.) Walking 7.10km ascent 440m descending 380m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Kyoto Subway Keage Station ・3rd trip: Ginkakuji ⇒ Mt. Hiei (Ginkakuji, Mt. Hiei, etc.) Walking 7.20km ascending 620m descending 50m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Ginkakuji-mae bus stop ・4th time: Mt. Hiei ⇒ Oharado Temple (Mt. Hiei, Sanzen-in, etc.) Walk 9.80km Ascent 450m Descent 830m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Cable Yase Station ・5th time: Oharado Temple ⇒ Yamasachi Bridge (Kurama Temple, Kibune Shrine, etc.) Walk 12.1km Ascent 260m Descend 320m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Todera bus stop★Meeting place and time are negotiable★Please make a reservation on the first day of participation. Please select your desired dates for your second and subsequent participation.

• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

Walk around Uji, the ancient capital of Kyoto, in a kimono. Feel free to wear a kimono and go out to tourist spots such as long-established tea shops, the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage Site (World Cultural Heritage Site), and Ujikami Shrine. You are sure to find a kimono design that suits your taste. You can choose from a wide variety of new and beautiful kimonos and cute yukatas, all available for rental at a low price starting from 3,990 yen (tax included). For a limited time, we also offer a student discount plan. Our experienced dressing staff will consult with you on casual kimonos, yukatas, and popular antique kimonos. Find a kimono that suits you and enjoy a stroll around Uji with friends, parents and children, or as a couple.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

The oldest things remaining at Mount Koya are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. Prayers are based on these scriptures. We listen to all kinds of concerns, including chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving relationships, and finding the bright side of things.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 14～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Authentic Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (Kimono Rental Included) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji Matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Fee (including sweets and matcha) Included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, under-kimono, haori, tabi, sandals Hair set is available for +1,650 yen Please ask at the store on the day Men will be charged +1,000 yen for kimono and yukata Please ask at the store on the day Popular items such as lace kimono, lace accessories, antique kimono, and organza heko obi are also available Photographing by a photographer at tourist spots is 40 minutes +22,000 yen If you would like to be photographed, please contact us in advance by Instagram DM. Instagram account @rental_kimono_mai

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 110
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30

The activity is a place of encounter. Enjoy a day with Monk Pierre, combining discovery, lecture and meditation, in a day of Zen culture that has shaped Japan. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, Kosho-ji in Uji, with a private visit from an expert. Pierre is a permanent guest of Kosho-ji. Zen is an invitation. You are therefore Pierre's guest, but also Kosho-ji's. Monk Pierre, who has been a monk for 40 years, will guide you through the corridors and gardens that he knows so well, and will share with you the secrets of the tradition that continues through the generations. He will tell you the story of the temple and its founder, Zen Master Dogen, convey the subtle meaning of the architecture, and help you decipher its rich meaning. In front of the garden, you can get a glimpse of the meaning of the landscape and, above all, explore your own curiosity about nature through a contemplation of stones, trees, water and space. In the garden, which is worthy of meditation and wonder, you can also experience haiku and Zen koans. Or you can simply savour tea. At the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, we invite you to a meditation session where you can honestly face yourself, which is usually only available to monks. Let's try the direct experience of Shikantaza on the platform. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Start 10:00 Temple guide 10:40 Zazen experience 12:00 Meal (lunch box) 13:00 One of the favorite workshops: Haiku and Koan workshop, magic, and finally calligraphy... Disband (Pick up at the station)

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 110
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 09:30

This activity is a place of encounter. Enjoy a day with Monk Pierre, combining discovery, lecture and meditation, in a day of Zen culture that has shaped Japan. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, Kosho-ji in Uji, with a private visit from an expert. Pierre is a permanent guest of Kosho-ji. Zen is an invitation. You are therefore Pierre's guest, but also Kosho-ji's. Monk Pierre, who has been a monk for 40 years, will guide you through the corridors and gardens that he knows so well, and will share with you the secrets of the tradition that continues through the ages. He will tell you the story of the temple and its founder, Zen Master Dogen, convey the subtle meaning of the architecture, and help you to decipher its rich meaning. In front of the garden, you can get a glimpse of the meaning of the landscape and, above all, explore your own curiosity about nature through a contemplation of stones, trees, water and space. In the garden, which is worthy of meditation and wonder, you can also experience haiku and Zen koans. Or you can simply savour a cup of tea. At Japan's oldest Buddhist temple, we invite you to a meditation session where you can honestly face yourself, which is usually only available to monks. Let's try the direct experience of Shikantaza on the platform. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Start, temple guide 10:30 Zazen experience 10:40 Garden viewing, Buddhist history workshop 12:00 Meal (lunch box) 13:00 Choose three favorite workshops from the workshops: haiku and koan workshop, magic, and finally calligraphy... 16:00 Disband (Pick up at the station)

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This special guided tour visits Ishiyama-dera Temple, which is associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the protagonist of this year's taiga drama, and the "To You, Shining Lake Biwa Otsu Taiga Drama Museum." A local volunteer guide will provide a detailed tour of the highlights of Ishiyama-dera Temple and the drama museum. You can also enjoy the Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise, which gives you a sense of the history of the Ishiyama pilgrimage that Murasaki Shikibu experienced. This cruise departs from in front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate, and offers a special experience of being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Murasaki Shikibu would have seen from the boat. Enjoy a rich time on this tour, where you can enjoy both the historical setting and the beauty of nature at the same time. ~Experience process~In front of the Higashidaimon gate of Ishiyama-dera Temple...Ishiyama-dera Temple (Main hall/Murasaki Shikibu memorial tower/Tahoto Pagoda/Taiga Drama Museum)...Ishiyama-dera Port~ (Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise)~Ishiyama-dera Port...In front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate (Sweets will be given to you. *Ishiyama-dera Pudding Honpo)

• For Groups