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Experiencing Buddhist rituals in Ochiai-juku

A short round tour visiting three temples in the Ochiai-juku to experience Buddhist rituals.

Ochiai-juku

5,000 ~ 15,000 / ppl

3 hours

2 ~ 20 ppl

Ochiai-juku is the 44th post town along the Nakasendo, located in a bowl-shaped terrain connecting Magome-juku and Nakatsugawa-juku. In ancient times, it was a small village at the foot of the Misaka Pass on the ancient Tōsandō Road.
Here is also one of the few places where the “honjin” (a lodging place for important guests) still remains, and three temples are still in work today.

Three temples of Ochiai have prepared this experience for guests enjoying Nakasendo Trail in order to bring them closer to Ochiaisho. Each of the three temples offers programs to experience Buddhist traditions, such as Zen meditation, tea ceremony, and calligraphy. In addition, guided tours are available for those who wish to fully enjoy Ochiai-juku.

POINT

  • Local experience different from Magome-Tsumago hiking.
  • Experiences are offered by residents (monks) that brings Ochiai closer to you.
  • Available to choose several experiences related to Buddhist rituals.

CONTENTS

  • Experience programs for each temple
  • Zen meditation (Zenshoji Temple) – – – 60min
  • Tea Ceremony (Iōji Temple) – – – 60min
  • Calligraphy (Kofukuji Temple). – – – 60 min
  • Guided Tour
  • Ochiai-juku Guided tour (English) – – – 120min
  • Selected experiences (meditation, tea ceremony, calligraphy) – – – 60min
  • Additional experience can be added as needed.

PRICE  (tax included)

  • Zen meditation – – – ¥ 5,000
  • Tea Ceremony – – – ¥ 5,500
  • Calligraphy – – – ¥ 5,000
  • Guide Tour – – – Guide fee: ¥ 38,000 + experience fee

NOTICES

  • Reservations can be made at least 1 week in advance.
  • Cancellation after 1 week before the booking date, be charged 100% of amount.
  • No cancellation fees will be charged if the event cannot be held due to weather, natural disasters, or other circumstances.
RESERVATION

Arrangement : Meets Nakasendo LLC (DMC)
Operation : Ochiai-juku Three Temples Group

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