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Interacting with real ama divers in a traditional ama hut (AMA hut HACHIMAN)
Since times of yore, Japan’s ama (“women of the sea”) have been diving for abalone and other underwater bounty – and most famously of all, for pearls. At Ama Hut Hachiman in IseShima, take the chance for a close-up look at their way of life. Try on elegant ama diving garb, join the divers in a traditional dance and feast on freshly caught seafood (vegetarians also catered for). Their warm hospitality and tales of the sea will move each and every listener. Ise-Shima, equidistant between Tokyo and Osaka, is less than two hours from Chubu Centrair International Airport Nagoya.
Ise Jingu(Ise Grand Shrine) Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Please be aware the this tour is on foot/with public transport. Ise Jingu Shrine also requires walking long distances in the shrine.
Ise Jingu(Ise Grand Shrine) Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Please be aware the this tour is on foot/with public transport. Ise Jingu Shrine also requires walking long distances in the shrine.
The sacred Ise Shrine, Boat Cruise, etc, One day tour
If you seek a beautiful spot other than famous sightseeing spots such as Tokyo, Nara, and Kyoto in Japan, this tour is highly recommended. You will visit Ise Shrine. Ise Shrine is very special for Japanese beacuse it enshrines the spirit of "Amaterasu" , the Sun Gottess and the highest rank of dieteis in Japanese myth. You can also enjoy a boat cruise in Toba bay. Mikimoto pearls are very famous worldwide. You will see how to make a cultured pearls and enjoy shopping in Mikimoto Pearl Island. area is very famous for its seafood. If you are a seafood person, I highly recommend you should try it. Your guide will tell you about the history of Japan, Japanese 2 major religions; Shinto and Buddhism and more.
Island Adventure Sea Kayak Tour(Ise-Shima)
Come on an uninhabited island adventure by sea kayak! Large birds soar the skies while finless porpoises swim the coastal waters. Beneath the waves, fish swim and sea grass sways with the current, as Ama forage the sea floor for shellfish. On this tour, you will visit 3 small uninhabited islands in Ise-Shima National Park. Large wild birds, Black Kites, inhabit these islands. From February to June, you can spot small finless porpoises called “Sunameri”, diving in and out of the water. In the sea, discover the mysterious underwater seaweed forests swaying with the underwater currents. In these conditions, the traditional fishing methods of the free-diving fishing women : Ama-san, can be seen. The Ama’s fishing history dates back over 3000 years in the Toba-Shima area. If you are lucky, you can meet them in person. This tour will let you experience the close connection between nature and Japanese culture. The departure point is very close to Toba station and easily accessible. Our guide will assist you while kayaking, so you can enjoy it even if its your first time! Please mention at reservation if you need to rental (free) clothes and marine shoes!
Explore Fishermen Island in Japan(Ise-Shima)
Take a 20 minute boat ride and explore Toba’s fisherman village! We will bring you to Toshi Island, which is regarded as the best place to explore Japanese fisherman daily life in Ise-Shima, and have lunch in local restaurant!
Fortune-Telling through Oriental Astrology near Ise Jingu Shrine
This unique fortune-telling session is only one of its kind in Japan and originates in the historical tradition of determining the imperial princess who would become Saio, a priestess destined to serve the Sun goddess at the Ise Jingu Shrine in Mie. Located at the former site of the Saiku Palace, where Saio used to live in beauty and purity, this personalized session uses elements from the ancient "bokujo" divination combined with oriental astrology to read either your destiny or personality. "Bokujo" was an ancient divination ceremony in which a tortoise shell was burned and the cracks were read to determine the gods' divine will, similarly to oracle bones. It was used to choose the most suitable candidate to become the priestess of Ise Jingu Shrine. You will crack a shell-shaped hard biscuit to determine what reading method suits you the best, and your fate will be read by a professional using "sanmeigaku" (oriental astrology). All readings will be based on your birth date.
Tour Ise on a rental electric scooter 90min
HIGHLIGHTS: With the concept of "Go to the place you like. With the people you like. At the time you like.", this is a vehicle rental system with recommended routes devised by a local travel agency. [No International driver's license required] Choose the vehicle you like and visit places you can only go with a small and powerful electric scooter. This photogenic trip will allow you to enjoy not only Jingu, but to feel the murmuring of the river, and the wind and abundant greenery of nature. Touch your zodiac for good luck! You can also greet the god of the road and the god of entertainment during your visit to Ise! *The electric scooters for which you can ride without a license are available only to those aged 16 years or older. *For those who are riding electric vehicles for the first time, please be reassured that you will have the opportunity to practice before we set off.
Private Rice Agriculture Experience in Mie with Modern Technology
In this program, you will experience the forefront of modern agricultural technology, particularly through the use of drones and IT, and delve deep into research on sustainable agriculture conducted in collaboration with Mie University and other research institutions. Participants will have the chance to see real-life applications of data-driven agriculture and understand how precision farming contributes to increasing agricultural productivity and environmental protection. You will explore cutting-edge agricultural tech, experience organic rice farming, and make onigiri, gaining insights into sustainable practices and local culture. For example, the day starts at 10:00 with an orientation, followed by introductions to modern agricultural technology at 10:30 and sustainable research at 11:30. After a hands-on ONIGIRI lunch at 12:00, practical tech application at 14:00 leads to a 15:30 discussion on agriculture. The program wraps up at 17:00 and a farewell photo at 18:00.
Shirataki Takigyo Waterfall Meditation Experience in Toba
The Kami (God) of Shirataki has been trusted by local people as a god of natural faith for over 1300 years. It is a sacred place where trainees stand below waterfalls to purify their mind and spirit. The whole forest connects with the Kami and is still loved by the locals as a “Forest for prayers” for the last 1000 years. If today’s complex society is leaving you tired and in need of refreshment, we suggest a reconnection with nature through the waterfall here and a mountain walk. We pray for tranquility in your hearts and the renewal of your spirit.