Kansai in Visit temples & shrines

• 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.

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• 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.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is the ultimate samurai experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido-hiho-denshi holder. In the historic and venerable grounds of Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn the structure of Japanese swords and the correct way to use them, and gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. After dressing in training clothes and learning samurai martial arts, you will be given the opportunity to stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on how to try out Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• 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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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours

Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.

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• 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.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:50

An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance" (with a backstage tour). * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on holidays. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Tourism Ambassador Planning Participation Plan] This plan is a plan planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:50

An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance". * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on closed days. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Ambassador joint project] This plan is a joint project with the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", which promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30

[Awaji Ningyo Za] An active member of the troupe will accompany you in a chartered taxi the entire trip, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. At the Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum, you will learn about the history, its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the areas associated with Ebisu-sama, known for its signature performance, "Ebisu-mai." There will also be power spots, and you may receive blessings from Ebisu-sama. Being able to take photos in an area associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. After that, you will return to the Ningyo Za and, at your leisure, you will watch the main performance, "Ebisu-mai." *Please take photos with your own camera. Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, you can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by a Ningyo Za member. (Please answer the questions for your reservation request. Please pay for your meal at the restaurant. There are other dining facilities in the surrounding area. *See below) [Tourism Ambassador Participation Plan] This plan is planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charms of Awaji Island. [Backstage Tour] You can see behind the scenes, which you cannot normally see, with commentary from the staff. It is an opportunity to see an authentic Bunraku puppet theater performance and interact with the performers of the Awaji Puppet Theater. (Commemorative photos with Awaji dolls will be taken with your own camera) ■ Experience Schedule ・ 10:30 Awaji Ningyo Za meeting (After meeting, travel by taxi with the guide) ・ 10:45 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (about 30 minutes) ・ 11:20 Visit to Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument of the birthplace of Awaji dolls, Ebisu Shrine) (about 10 minutes) ・ 12:00-12:45 Lunch on your own * If you wish, we will reserve and guide you to a restaurant recommended by the troupe (Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi) (Please apply in the questions when booking the experience. Please pay for meals directly at the store) ・ 12:50 Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin) ・ Visit to Myojin Cape (Shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, observation deck on the rocks, power spot on the rocks) (about 30 minutes) *In the event of rain, the tour of the rocks at Myojin Cape will be canceled. 13:30 Tour of Izanagi Shrine (Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami) (approx. 40 mins) 14:45 Awaji Puppet Theatre (15:00-15:50 Ebisu Dance and backstage tour) 16:00 Local disbandment *It is possible to eat lunch around Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City, but please make your own lunch reservation. We will pick you up and drop you off in the same taxi.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

The Machiishimichi pilgrimage route to Mount Koya is registered as a World Heritage Site along with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route in Spain. A total of 180 signposts are placed every cho (approximately 109 meters) from Jison-in Temple to the Great Pagoda of Mount Koya. Take on the challenge of trekking along the approximately 20km-long Machiishimichi route with a guide over the course of a day! Why not walk along an ancient pilgrimage route with fantastical scenery? ~Tour itinerary (example)~ ■Reception■Machiishimichi Walk (guided by guide) Course 1) World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple - World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate (7-8 hours) Course 2) World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate - World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple (7-8 hours) *Please select your desired course when making your reservation. ■End of experience

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• 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

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into iaido. You can learn all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the structure of a sword and its correct usage, extensive knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts, not just formal martial arts, apply the opponent's strength and toy with the opponent with small movements. By learning it, you can apply it in your private life, so your worldview will change drastically. Take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture by putting on training clothes and dispelling the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on test cutting with Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples. ~ Flow of one day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Hankyu "Kawanishi Noseguchi Station" or JR "Kawanishi Ikeda Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 9:00 Arrive at Tada Shrine 9:10 After changing clothes, receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will start. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice starts 16:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, we will disband.

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

Day 1 (previous night) Check-in and overnight stay at your own hotel (1 night with breakfast) 2nd day Hotel - Japanese culture at Kabusanji "Goma burning" experience - Shogi SHOGI event - "Shogi town Takatsuki" ” and experience the charm of shogi and Japanese culture! ! This is an original event that will only be held for 5 days this year due to the event of the tourism restart project! ! You can participate for a limited time only. *The next day after staying at the hotel, you will be transferred to a private vehicle. Experience the Japanese culture of ``Gomadaki'' at Kaminezanji Temple, which has a history of 1,200 years, with a reliable English-speaking guide! ! We will prepare an original lunch of popular Japanese food. We will be holding an event where you can learn about shogi and have fun in Takatsuki City, which is associated with shogi. ■Stay at Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki near Osaka for 1 night with breakfast and large public bath (15 minutes by rapid train from JR Osaka Station) *After staying at the designated hotel, you will meet at the hotel the next day. ■Depart for a half-day sightseeing tour from your hotel (Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki) by private car. AM: Experience Japanese culture Goma-daki at Kaminezanji Temple! ! PM: Please enjoy this tour's original shogi-related workshops, lectures on shogi, instructional games (10 sides for shogi players and female shogi players), etc. at the banquet in the hotel.

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

Day 1 (previous night) Check-in and overnight stay at your own hotel (1 night with breakfast) 2nd day Hotel - Japanese culture at Kabusanji "Goma burning" experience - Shogi SHOGI event - "Shogi town Takatsuki" ” and experience the charm of shogi and Japanese culture! ! This is an original event that will only be held for 5 days this year due to the event of the tourism restart project! ! You can participate for a limited time only. *The next day after staying at the hotel, you will be transferred to a private vehicle. Experience the Japanese culture of ``Gomadaki'' at Kaminezanji Temple, which has a history of 1,200 years, with a reliable English-speaking guide! ! We will prepare an original lunch of popular Japanese food. We will be holding an event where you can learn about shogi and have fun in Takatsuki City, which is associated with shogi. ■Stay at Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki near Osaka for 1 night with breakfast and large public bath (15 minutes by rapid train from JR Osaka Station) *After staying at the designated hotel, you will meet at the hotel the next day. ■Depart for a half-day sightseeing tour from your hotel (Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki) by private car. AM: Experience Japanese culture Goma-daki at Kaminezanji Temple! ! PM: Please enjoy this tour's original shogi-related workshops, lectures on shogi, instructional games (10 sides for shogi players and female shogi players), etc. at the banquet in the hotel.

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• Age 18～Age 60
• 1 Day or more
• 09:30

We have you stay at temple in two days and one night. You can learn swordsmanship at a temple and Spiritual mission experience first place in the Japanese swordsmanship. Why don't you experience Japanese wasabi?

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• Age 15～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

Luxurious and exciting plan including a reasonably priced Kyoto lunch, a tea ceremony experience with a kimono.I am a Kyoto native who knows Kyoto well, and only I can make this plan, which is full of sights and attractions. tea ceremony, but you will also rediscover all the charm of Japan wearing a kimono!--schedule--10:30【Meeting place】JR Bus Ticket Center at Kyoto Station (JR Line) ※Purchase 1 day subway/bus ticket 10: 45【Kimono rental shop】Luggage other than valuables will be kept until closing time at 17:30.One trunk per person can be stored free of charge.11:45【Lunch at Kyoto Station Porta】Light lunch at Kyoto station(\1500 )12:45【Tea ceremony experience】Japanese cultural experience Iori an Kyoto(40minutes)14:00【Yasaka shrine at Gion】We learn how to pray at Japanese shrine15:00〜16:30walk around at Gion district17:00 arrive at Kyoto station and change clothes 17:30 end of the tour

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• 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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