Ichibata Yakushi Morning rice porridge and zazen

一畑薬師　朝がゆ坐禅会

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

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After an early morning zazen meditation session, we will have morning rice porridge at a Zen temple. Before our meal, we will offer a prayer and learn about the mind of “itadakimasu” (appreciation for the food).

Area
Izumo

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DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Inasa Beach

A beach with superb sunsets that has also been selected as one of Japan’s 100 great beaches

Windy Farm Atmosphere

Built right into the cliff-side with views of the sunset

Shimane Winery

A winery where you can enjoy a winery tour and barbecue

Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

Japan's tallest chalk lighthouse, towering over the Sea of Japan

Tezen Museum

Crafts museum housed in former rice and sake storehouses

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Congregation of the gods, blessed with the power of en

Izumo Yayoi-no-Mori Hakubutsukan (Izumo Yayoi-no-Mori Museum)

Visitors are transported to an idyllic world of ancient times

Momen Kaido (The Cotton Road)

A road that conveys the prosperity of the 18th century even today

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Japanese Confections Making Experience and Café Plan

This traditional confections shop is only 5 to 6 mnutes away from Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine!

Ichibata Yakushi Shakyo, Shabutsu Experience (tea and sweets incl.)

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Cooking Class w/ Atsuko Nishimoto from Japanese Food Conceirge

Japanese Bentos are all the trend!

Ride a Rickshaw, Tour the Power Spots in Izumo

Make your trip in Izumo out of the ordinary

Ichibata Yakushi Weekend Zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Japanese Sword Experience

Rare! Special Japanese sword experience. Welcome to the world of a samurai

Samurai Souemon’s walking tour

Samurai Souemon takes you around Matsue to captivating spots off the beaten path

Forest Therapy