The Japanese Spirit Unchanged for 2000 Years…
Immerse Yourself in a Spiritual Shinto Journey in Ise-Shima
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Shinto within a tranquil, forest-enclosed campsite designed for quiet reflection and inner renewal. This exclusive experience invites you to light the imibi, a sacred fire maintained daily at Ise Grand Shrine without interruption, and to offer prayers to nature and the gods alongside a Shinto priest. Through the traditional crafting of shimenawa—sacred ropes deeply rooted in the culture of the Ise–Shima region—you will rediscover timeless values and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Guided by master artisans of Ise Miyachu, inheritors of centuries-old techniques used in the creation of sacred ritual objects, you will gently center your mind and encounter a renewed sense of self. Surrounded by traditions and reverence for nature that have endured for over 2,000 years, this journey offers meaningful insights for living with intention and clarity in the modern world.
Price
Immerse Yourself in a Spiritual Shinto Journey in Ise-Shima
Group 1
| Group rate | 400000Yen This is the group rate. |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2026/3/1(Sun)～2026/10/31(Sat) March to July and September to October 2026 |
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| Excluded days | Any date not given above |
| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Fees for the experience and its explanation ・the artisan’s explanation ・the priest’s blessing ・venue usage ・rental of monk’s working clothes ・shimenawa materials ・and boxed lunch |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 2 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 5 person/people |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Start Time | Please assemble at the venue by 9:30 AM. |
| Tour Time | Approx. 210 min (3.5 hr) |
| Reservation Deadline | Up to 60 days in advance |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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| What's not included | Interpreter guide、Transportation fees to the site |
- Tour itinerary -
09:30- Gather at the event location "Kamidake Terrace"
09:30-12:10 Shinto Cultural Experience（nature walk, ritual prayer by Shinto priest, imibi fire starting, shimenawa crafting, branding)
12:10-13:00 Meal (Naorai Lunch [boxed lunch] outside)
Around 13:00 Disperse
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
Kamidake Terrace (1019-1, Kamizono-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture
- Important Points -
- This plan requires you to bring an interpreter guide. We can arrange one for an additional charge, so please contact us.
- Participants should get to the designated place on their own. We can arrange transportation for an additional charge, so please contact us.
- Please check the precautions in the document sent to you when you apply.
- You will be asked to submit a consent form when taking part.
- Please note that, due to customs regulations, the shimenawa you create may not be permitted to be taken home in some countries. Upon request, a Shinto priest can perform a respectful ritual burning (otakiage) on your behalf.
- This plan includes a meal. If you have any allergies, please notify us in advance.
- Cancellation fees due to changes in the number of guests are as follows:
・7 days prior to 2 days prior: 50%
・The day before to the day of: 100%
- Other -
- Private rental availability: Group private rental plans
Restroom availability: Available
Wi-Fi availability: Not available
Vegan options: Available upon request
Barrier-free access: Not available
Halal options: Not available
Parking: Available
- 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.
| 30-8 days before | 7 days before-that day |
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| 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
field design, Inc.
1-3-16 marusa Bld.3F, Minamichitose, Nagano Shi, Nagano Ken
Registration of Travel Services：Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 660
Certified General Travel Services Manager：Kotaro Hayashi
Contact Phone Number：026-227-8955
Application
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Plan Contents
Experience Held in a Quiet Environment Surrounded by Trees
Within the vastness of nature lies a wondrous place preserved since ancient times. Here, a special experience awaits you—one that can be found nowhere else.
Explanation of the Shinto Spirit of Honoring Nature
Guided by a Shinto priest, you will learn about the Shinto philosophy of living in harmony with nature and the role these teachings have played throughout history.
Fire Starting for the Imibi
Using a fire-starting technique passed down since ancient times, you will light your own imibi (sacred fire). In the silence, the moment the flame is born brings clarity of mind, enveloped in a sacred atmosphere.
Miyachu Explains the Kamidana and Ritual Item Making
Guided by master artisans and Shinto priests, you will create an Ise shimenawa unique to this region. As you work with rice straw imbued with prayer, you will rediscover enduring values and the quiet dignity of daily life.
Branding with the Mark of Completion and a Prayer
Use the pure imibi to brand the shimenawa you crafted and offer a prayer with the Shinto priest—sharing a quiet moment that will linger in your heart and mind.
Naorai (Ceremonial Feast) Lunch
Following the prayers, savor a special naorai meal, offering gratitude for the gifts of nature. Through the Shinto tradition of eating together, this is a moment to align both body and spirit in quiet harmony.