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

一畑薬師　写経、写仏体験（お茶菓子付き）

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

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Shakyo is the hand-copying of the teachings of Buddha letter by letter. Shabutsu is the tracing of a sketch of Buddha. As you slowly and carefully draw, your mind will be at peace and all your distractions will disappear.

Area
Izumo

Basic Information

Booking Sites for Activities

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Archaeological Museum of Kojindani

Archaeology museum by the Kojindani excavation site
Hashi Festival

Otakiage Festival

Appreciation for your chopstick

Hinomisaki Shrine

A bright, vermillion-lacquered shrine that is set against the sea

Tachikue Gorge

Izumo’s gorge with beautiful autumn foliage

Windy Farm Atmosphere

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

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Congregation of the gods, blessed with the power of en

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

Preserving the history of ancient Izumo and Shimane
Canola Flower Fields (nanohana)

The Hikawa Canola Field

A yellow carpet of canola flowers

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Nightlife Tour

Enjoy Matsue at night! Foods & Drinks

Kimono rental around Matsue Castle

Dress up in an elegant kimono and explore the Matsue Castle townscape

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

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 Morning rice porridge and zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Forest Therapy

Ichibata Yakushi Zazen Experience (tea and sweets incl.)

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Japanese Sword Experience

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