Cultural Activities :Kimono, tea ceremony, Calligraphy and Amulet

Enjoy Japanese cultural lesson in 300-year old temple in Miyajima. We are located just about 5min walk from the ferry port, yet a little off from busy tourist spot. You can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the temple.  We start the lessons with dressing you up with kimono.  Tea ceremony is conducted by our tea master in authentic tea room. We will guide you through the ceremony so that you will know what is going on. Taste sweet and matcha tea with proper manner. When the tea ceremony is done, now it is your part to make your own tea. Calligraphy has imported to Japan during 6C from China. Learn to draw the line with brush. Check the sample carefully to copy the Chinese character. Write your letter and name on the rice scoop. Rice scoop(shamoji) is lucky item in Miyajima. Make original amulet just for you. Choose amulet case and string of your liking. Write or stamp the wish to mini rice scoop. Put everything together to make amulet.

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   Tokuju-ji Temple

   20 min

   The temple is founded about 300 years ago. The main Buddha is called "Kinseki jizo" which provide the protecion for children and pregnancy. "Kinseki- jizo" has old story about old couple wish for baby and gave prayer to Jizo. They got a healthy boy. They are so thankful that they built the temple. The temple belong to Soto-syu sect. In Miyajima all the temple is somewhat belong to Itukushima shirine so you can see some things that should belong to Shinto shrine.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Age: minimum 6
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.