Ichibata Yakushi Zazen Experience (tea and sweets incl.)

一畑薬師　坐禅体験（茶菓子付き）

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

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After a 10-minute buddhist sermon, participants will have a zazen meditation session. This is a time where you can face oneself through controlling your breathing, correcting your posture, and unifying your mind. Please wear loose-fitting clothing.

Area
Izumo

Basic Information

Booking Sites for Activities

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Ichibata Electric Railway

Local Railway in Shimane Prefecture

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

Preserving the history of ancient Izumo and Shimane (Temporarily closed until October 2026 due to renovation work)

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Congregation of the gods, blessed with the power of en

Tachikue Gorge

Izumo’s gorge with beautiful autumn foliage

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

Visitors are transported to an idyllic world of ancient times

Gakuen-ji Temple

The prefecture’s most famous spot for autumn foliage

Windy Farm Atmosphere

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

The Izumo Museum of Quilt Art

Quilt museum showcasing Izumo culture, surrounded by traditional Japanese houses

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

Forest Therapy

Kimono experience Goen style

Visit Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and stroll around the nearby town in a Kimono!

Japanese Sword Experience

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

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

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

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

All-You-Can-Eat Grape Picking Experience

The taste of freshly picked grapes will blow your mind!