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 =

Iinan-cho Ohshimenawa Sousakukan

A museum where you can even try making shimenawa, the sacred straw rope used at Shinto shrines
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Okuizumo Wagyu-niku (Okuizumo Wagyu Beef)

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

Akana Peony Garden

10,000 peony bulbs bloom brilliantly in May

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Nightlife Tour

Enjoy Matsue at night! Foods & Drinks

Izumo Sake Tour

Visit the birthplace of sake with a sake sommelier

Cooking Class w/ Atsuko Nishimoto from Japanese Food Conceirge

Japanese Bentos are all the trend!

Ichibata Yakushi Zazen Experience (tea and sweets incl.)

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Ichibata Yakushi Weekend Zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Fishing Plan w/ Lunch Included

Enjoy the seafood and fishing at a historic harbor town

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

Japanese Sword Experience

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