Immerse yourself in Japan’s diverse ecosystem of religious and spiritual beliefs through one of out package or a la carte experiences, from Shinto shrine maiden experiences to Shugdeno mountain workship, from Yamabushi to buddhism.
A 4-day, 3-night tour to experience the highlights of the Uetsu region of Japan, with a special focus on nature and its connections with the local spiritual and culinary cultures.
The Gyo Experience: Join yamabushi monks for traditional spiritual training at a waterfall on Mount Yudono of the Dewa Sanzan.
A 6-hour cruise ship excursion from Sakata Port exploring the spirituality of Shonai.
Rinnoji Temple, which has one of the best gardens in the Tohoku region, offers a private tour and immersion in Japanese culture as you learn about the history of Rinnoji Temple and Zen culture. After a prayer and zazen experience, enjoy a meal of shojin ryori.
In this private experience, make a night visit to Zuihoden, the mausoleum of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. After a special viewing of the main hall, enjoy a performance of Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience at this remarkable place.
Venture into the nature of Yamagata with yamabushi mountain monks along their ancient training paths on Mount Kinbo.
Embark on a winter spiritual hike to experience Shugendo culture and nature in Yamagata. Escape from your busy daily life, and spend some quiet time reflecting on yourself on a mountain where prayers have continued for 1300 years.
As a means of purifying spaces and preventing evil from entering, shimenawa ropes are hung to welcome the god Toshigami into one’s home. This experience offers visitors the chance to make a shimenawa decoration using green wara.
On this 2-day tour explore Yamagata’s traditional and modern food culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata City. On day one, experience, interact, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine. On day two, immerse yourself in traditional culture, from mountain temples to maiko performances.
Immerse yourself fully in Japanese cultural arts with a tea ceremony experience. Learn how to properly prepare ceremonial matcha from a master of the urasenke school in a purpose-built tea ceremony room. After, be introduced to the various purpose made tools and utensils of this aristocratic art.
Immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese summer festival experience on this 4-day, 3-night small group tour.
Sakata City is the main port city of Yamagata Prefecture and retains much of the history from its golden days in the Edo Period.
Dine on Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori, sleep at a pilgrim’s lodge. Wake the next morning to harvest vegetables and learn to cook this cuisine.
Immerse yourself in the spirituality of the Dewa Sanzan Mountains in this active 3-day and 2-night experience.
Experience being a miko, a shrine maiden, for a day at a largely revered shrine. Wear traditional miko clothing, learn about shintoism, create your own lucky amulet and participate in a formal
ceremony, then enjoy a local lunch.
A 2-day tour program at Jionji, an ancient temple in the mountains, sure to enrich your mind and improve your physical health. Experience authentic shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine recreated from ancient recipes, try a Shugen trekking tour with a yamabushi mountain ascetic as your guide, and immerse yourself in the spiritual culture of this ancient temple.
