Special experience plans of culture in Zentsuji!
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Special Experience in Zentsuji with Private Car
The Highlight
Zentsuji City in Kagawa Prefecture is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai, a great figure in Japanese Buddhism known to all Japanese people. Born 1,250 years ago, Kukai achieved enlightenment by training in the magnificent natural surroundings of his hometown of Shikoku. Even now, more than 1,200 years after his time, many worshipers who admire Kukai come from all over the world to follow the pilgrimage path he left behind. At five temples related to Kukai in Zentsuji City, you can experience content that allows you to face yourself and hone your five senses, with the themes of Mandara Temple - tactile sense, Shusshaka Temple - visual sense, Koyama Temple - auditory sense, Zentsuji Temple - taste, and Konzo Temple - olfactory sense.
The Experience
A 2 days 1night plan that includes an experience plan at 5 temples related to Kukai in Zentsuji city, as well as an overnight stay at Zentsuji! You can fully experience the charm of Zentsuji by experiencing Zentsuji's city-wide hands-on museum, local cuisine, and the culture that people have cherished since ancient times.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Itinerary
- 12:00Meet at JR Okayama station
- 12:15Depart from Okayama (Please enjoy the ocean view from Seto Ohashi Bridge)
- 13:45Meet and depart from JR Tadotsu station
- 14:00Temple guiding at Zentsuji temple (1 hour)
- 15:00Mini Shikoku 88 Ohenro Pilgrimage (1 hour)
- 16:00Dinner, Bath, Free time (4 hours)
- Stay at Zentsuji Temple
- 06:00'Otsutome' Morning prayer (45 mins)
- 09:00Tengu Mask Painting Experience (2.5 hours)
- 12:00Lunch (1 hour)
- 13:30Meditation Experience (1.5 hour)
- 15:30Sachet Making Experience (2 hours)
- 18:00Dinner (2 hours) Please select from the place from; Le Paysan, Kyoto-style Kaiseki Cuisine Naosato,or Japanese Cuisine Uoshichi
- 20:15Arrive at Tadotsu
- 21:30Arrive at Okayama
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Shukubo Stay at Zentsuji Temple
- Japanese Room (NO PRIVATE BATH AND RESTROOM)
- Bath time are limited to 16:00~21:00
- The curfew is decided to 21:00
Le Paysan ・All drinks on-site must be paid in cash or credit card. Kyoto-style Kaiseki Cuisine Naosato ・All on-site drink charges must be paid in cash. Please note that credit cards cannot be used. ・For the day's cuisine, we will provide a well-balanced selection of fish, meat, and seasonal vegetables carefully selected by our head chef. ・Drinks can be enjoyed by pairing. The chef himself will suggest from a wide variety of alcoholic beverages to match your meal. ・If you wish to provide a children's menu, please be sure to let us know at the time of reservation. Japanese Cuisine Uoshichi ・All drinks on-site will be paid in cash. Please note that credit cards cannot be used. ・We offer pairings of sake and food. ・Fish dishes will be the main dish for the day. ・If you wish to provide a children's menu, please be sure to let us know at the time of reservation.
Koyamaji Temple - Meditation experience Get into a cross-legged position on the tatami mat. Please come dressed in loose-fitting clothing. Konzoji Temple - Kobukuro making experience It is an experience of smelling and mixing fragrances. Please refrain from using perfume or items with strong scents. Tengu Mask Painting Experience If the paint used for painting adheres to clothing, it may not come off even after washing. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Important Booking Information
- Unlike general tourist spots, it is a place that is cherished as an object of faith. Please respect your manners and enjoy.
- Please note that if you are late for the meeting time, you may not be able to participate.
- Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult. We ask that each child be accompanied by one person.