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Hitachi Cultural Adventure to Sacred Trail and Gateway Day Tour
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
$532.47
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Hitachi Cultural Adventure to Sacred Trail and Gateway Day Tour offers a unique glimpse into Japan's spiritual and cultural treasures just under two hours from Tokyo. This enriching experience combines breathtaking hikes, local cuisine, and heartfelt interactions with the community.
- 🌲 Begin your journey at the sacred Oiwa Shrine, welcomed by a shrine maiden and participating in a personal blessing ceremony.
- 🏞️ Hike the sacred mountain, Mt Miwa, discovering stone monuments where deities reside, and enjoy panoramic views from the summit.
- 🍙 Savor a delicious lunch featuring locally made onigiri (rice balls) amidst stunning natural surroundings.
- ☕ Visit a nearby village for a heartwarming tea gathering, engaging in meaningful conversations with locals about their traditions and history.
- 🚍 Private transportation provided throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience.
- 🗺️ Knowledgeable English-speaking guides enhance your journey, sharing insights about Hitachi's rich cultural heritage.
- 🎟️ Admission fees to sacred sites and other attractions included in the tour package.
- 🛍️ Additional shopping opportunities available at shrines and Hitachi Station to bring home unique souvenirs.
- 🌧️ Itinerary can be flexibly adjusted based on weather conditions and guest experience levels for optimal enjoyment.
- 🚶♂️ Total walking distance of 6.5 km, with a moderate level of fitness recommended for a fulfilling trek.
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Hitachi Cultural Adventure to Sacred Trail and Gateway Day Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Guides fee, transport cost during the tour, admission fee
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Additional shopping expenses at shrines and station.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the station gates. He/She will be waiting for you holding a sign with the name of the tour.
Return details
Your guide will meet you at the station gates. He/She will be waiting for you holding a sign with the name of the tour.
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Hitachi StationMeet at the JR Hitachi St. on JR Joban Line, the beautiful station with an ocean view. Designed by an architect Kazuyo Sejima who won the Pritzker Prize from Hitachi city. Get a lunch at a local onigiri (rice ball) shop, and then drive to the Oiwa Shrine through the Mountain. You may find remains of the Hitachi copper mine along the road.
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Oiwa ShrineBegin your journey with a special welcome by a shrine maiden at the sacred Oiwa Shrine. Explore its serene grounds and gain exclusive access to a hall enshrined Buddhist statues rarely seen by the public. Participate in a blessing ceremony where you can offer personal prayers and wishes to the divine.
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Set off on a hike to the shrine's sacred mountain, Mt Miwa. Walk along the approach, finding stone monuments here and there where the deities reside. When you reach the summit, a breathtaking view awaits you. Head through the peaceful forest to the neighbouring Mt Takasuzu, where you can enjoy the view while eating locally made rice balls. After descending, collect your blessing souvenir from the shrine office and visit a nearby village home for a heartwarming tea gathering. Chat with locals about their lives, the role of the shrine in their community, and the area's rich history, creating a truly unique cultural connection.
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Hitachi StationAfter the exchange, we drive to the station. Crossing one mountain is like being in a completely different place, and this special day concludes at Hitachi Station. Only 90 minutes from Tokyo, Hitachi has everything you want to experience in Japan condensed into one place!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Hitachi Cultural Adventure to Sacred Trail and Gateway Day Tour
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
$532.47
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!