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Take Shrine Activity with Lunch

Location Mie Prefecture, Japan
$247.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is sustainable travel activity that contributes to the local community.
You can enter parts of the shrine close to where the deities reside and which are usually not accessible to the public. You can also experience creating neat lines in the gravel and make your own shrine stamp with your favorite design.
Part of the experience fee will be used for the preservation of Take Shrine.
Take Shrine Activity with Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

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.
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  • Enjoy a Japanese bento inspired by meals from the Heian period
  • Other
  • Guide fee

Meeting point
If you come by train, you can leave your luggage at Saiku Station's lockers located at the north exit.
Return details
If you come by train, you can leave your luggage at Saiku Station's lockers located at the north exit.

In this unique experience, you will become a shrine parishioner for a day. You can help with cleaning the shrine grounds, collecting the offerings given from local parishioners, and learn how to visit and pray to express your gratitude to the gods.
Furthermore, you can create a "goshuin" stamp with your own handwriting. In addition to seeing a replica of the sacred shrine treasure "Ema" (a special votive tablet), you can also try optional seasonal experiences such as making shimenawa ropes (Shinto straw ropes used for ritual purification).
Lunch made after the image of the ancient Heian period (794-1185) traditional lunch will be offered at the end of the program. Enjoy the delicious food while interacting with local parishioners.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Take Shrine Activity with Lunch

    Location Mie Prefecture, Japan
    $247.91
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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