Forest Therapy

森林セラピー

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Forest therapy refers to the scientifically verified healing effects of “forest bathing”. Spending time in the forest improves mental and physical health, and decreases levels of stress.

Area
Iinan
Izumo Area

Basic Information

Booking Sites for Activities

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Akana Peony Garden

10,000 peony bulbs bloom brilliantly in May
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Okuizumo Wagyu-niku (Okuizumo Wagyu Beef)

A superb brand of beef that is rich in flavor and depth

Iinan-cho Ohshimenawa Sousakukan

A museum where you can even try making shimenawa, the sacred straw rope used at Shinto shrines

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Cooking Class w/ Atsuko Nishimoto from Japanese Food Conceirge

Japanese Bentos are all the trend!

Samurai Souemon’s walking tour

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

Ichibata Yakushi Weekend Zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Mizuhiki Crafting with Enmusubi Mizuhiki Non

Create your own one and only Mizuhiki item!

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

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Ichibata Yakushi Morning rice porridge and zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Japanese Sword Experience

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

Ride a Rickshaw, Tour the Power Spots in Izumo

Make your trip in Izumo out of the ordinary