A Shugendo Day-Trip Guided by a Real Yamabushi Monk
Where Mountains Breathe - Echoes of Ancient Japanese Spirituality
Embark on a profound journey into the heart of Japan's spiritual heritage with this exclusive, one-day immersive experience. This special tour offers a rare opportunity to connect deeply with
Why This Tour is Extraordinary
A Sacred Destination:
Your journey takes place in a historic mountain region once revered as one of Japan’s premier sacred training grounds for ascetics.
Guided by a Real Yamabushi:
You won’t just learn about the culture; you will experience it. A authentic Yamabushi (mountain ascetic monk) will serve as your spiritual guide, sharing insights into the traditional Japanese worldview and our deep-rooted relationship with nature.
Seamless Communication:
Language barriers disappear as a professional English interpreter will accompany the group throughout the day, ensuring you don't miss a single story or teaching.
Experience the Authentic Soul of Japan
This isn't just sightseeing - it is an authentic encounter with the core values, history, and spiritual philosophy that have shaped the Japanese mindset for centuries.
Whether you are looking to escape the hustle of the city, connect with nature, or gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, this unforgettable day-trip promises to leave you feeling grounded and inspired.
Price
Yamabushi Experience Tour at Kosuge Shrine【Day-trip】
1 person
| Adults・Children same amount | 85400Yen Same price for elementary school students and older. No preschool children allowed. Minimum : 2 persons / Maximum : 6 persons |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2026/7/1(Wed)～2025/10/31(Fri) |
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| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Guided spiritual training fee ・Rental of traditional white practitioner robes ・Shojin Ryori lunch (Traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal: Rice balls and Japanese pickles) ・English-speaking guide / Interpreter services ・Travel insurance ・All applicable taxes (including consumption tax) |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 4 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 4 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 10 person/people |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Start Time | 9:00 |
| Tour Time | About 6 hours |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before travel date |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard 
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- Tour itinerary -
| Travel day |
【Guests for using bullet train】 7:52 Tokyo - 9:43 Iiyama（Hakutaka553） 8:18 Kanazawa - 9:34 Iiyama （Hakutaka556） After getting off at Iiyama Station, please take a taxi to the designated meeting point. 【Taxi company contact】 Nagano Kotsu http://www.miy.janis.or.jp/~taxi/index.html Nagaden Bus https://www.nagadenbus.co.jp/nagaden-higher/post-8.php |
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| 10:30 | Meet at Kosuge (Kodo) MAP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meeting with the Yamabushi and Interpreter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:40 | Yamabushi Experience bigins | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learn about the ancient practices of Mountain Asceticism from a practicing yamabushi at Kosuge Shrine. *There is a lunch break during the experience, so please bring your own lunch. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:30 |
Yamabushi Experience end/ End of the tour *The end time of the experience may vary depending on participants' physical condition and walking pace. |
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| Please take care on your way back. *Arranging a taxi in advance is recommended. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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【Guests for using bullet train】 18:12 Iiyama - 20:00 Tokyo（Hakutaka572） 18:20 Iiyama - 19:35 Kanazawa（Hakutaka571） |
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- Meeting Place -
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Kosuge Assembly Hall (Kosuge Shuraku Kodo)
- Important Points -
- Transportation to the meeting point is not included. Please make your own arrangements.
- Please bring a boxed lunch, or easy to eat snacks such as onigiri rice balls, sandwiches etc
*There is a lunch break in the middle of the experience. - Please bring sufficient bottled water for a half day hike
- Tour fee: Same price for elementary school students and older. No preschool children allowed.
Minimum : 2 persons / Maximum : 6 persons - An instructor of Yamabushi does not speak English, so an English interpreter will accompany him
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Light rain or rainy weather will not affect the experience. However, in case of severe weather, we will notify you of the decision to proceed by the day before.
- If anyone in the group is injured during the Yamabushi experience, the guide may ask the group to go down the mountain at his decision.
- Other -
- What's included: Guide for Yamabushi experience, Yamabushi robes renatl, Insurance, and Various taxes such as consumption tax fee.
- Recommended clothing and gears: Hiking clothes, Hiking shoes, backpack, waterproofs, extra layers, sunscreen, bug repellent
- A tour guide will not be accompanied.
- Cancellation Fee -
In cases where the customer cancels the contract after the contract has been completed, 1 customer will be charged a cancellation fee from their travel fee at the following rates. In cases where multiple people are participating and a portion of the customers cancel their contracts, we will charge the remaining customers a fee based on the difference according to the change in the number of people (around 1 vehicle/1 room per person) using transport and accommodation facilities.
| Cancellation 20 days before the start date | Cancellation 7 days before the start date | Cancellation the day before the start date | Cancellation on the start date | Cancel after tour departure or no-show |
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| 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau
1110-1, Iiyama, Iiyama city, Nagano
Registration of Travel Services：Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 492
Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager：Seki Aimi
Contact Phone Number：0269-62-3133
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