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Tokyo Shinto Shrine & Sake Barrel Ceremony

Encounter the magic of Shinto, the indigenous Japanese faith. Also known as The-WayOf-The-Gods, Shinto holds the belief that everything in our world is inhabited by kami, divine spirits. Taking place at a Shinto Shrine, the traditional Shinto ceremony is woven with rituals that have become intertwined in the fabric of the country’s culture. Enjoy the scents and sounds of temple life: the ringing of the bell, the fragrance of burning incense, the drumming and chanting of the monks, performing their rituals. Relax in its tranquility. Participate in the 300-year-old traditional sake barrel ceremony to wish for good luck and prosperity. This ceremony is a deeply symbolic ritual and a culturally immersive Japanese experience.

Kanazawa Geisha Experience

Experience the elegance and hospitality of trained Geisha in an exclusive performance of a lifetime. Only 48 performers entertain across three teahouse districts in Kanazawa, and the opportunity for you to share a couple of hours in their company is incredibly rare. Spend an evening being entertained and serenaded by these fascinating women. Enjoy performances of traditional dances and songs from ancient Kabuki and Noh theatre recitals that have evolved into a controlled form of dance. Every gesture tells a story, every look expresses emotion, and only a true expert can understand the gentle symbolism. Geisha also train in the Japanese shamisen, a notoriously complex, three-stringed instrument that many spend their whole lives mastering. Enjoy a traditional sake barrel breaking ceremony that is said to bring good fortune. A quintessential Japanese experience.