This private tour takes you to Mount Hiei, one of Japan’s oldest cultural centers. Your premium experience includes a viewing of one of Japan’s most important cultural properties, the Blue Paper Gold Ink Sutra, after being inspired by which you’ll learn the Buddhist practice of Shakyo (copying sutras in formal Japanese calligraphy). Your copied sutra […]
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What better way to experience full-scale mindfulness than at Kofukuji Temple, a World Heritage Site? Under the guidance of monks you’ll meditate at the exclusive Tokondo eastern golden hall, surrounded by national treasures such as the Buddha of Healing and the Bodhisattvas of Wisdom and Glory. Next, the highlight of this premium tour awaits – […]
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For over 500 years, the Awaji Ningyo Joruri puppet theatre in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture has been delighting audiences of all ages. Your tour will introduce you to a new style of Ningyo Joruri, where traditional performances are enhanced with the latest in digital technology. You’ll see and hear stories of ancient Japanese myths from […]
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Experience maiko dance up close on a historic Noh stage. Immerse yourself in extraordinary elegance within this atmospheric space. Enjoy an exclusive time with Maiko and Geiko in a completely private setting – your group alone, for a truly special and intimate cultural moment. […]
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The monks of Koyasan are renowned for both their courtesy and the excellence of their traditional cuisine. This premium experience immerses you in their culture – you’ll participate in a dinner served by the monks themselves, who still follow strict centuries-old rules. Through taste, sight, and sound you’ll experience the origin of Japan’s omotenashi (hospitality […]
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