Duration
5 hours
Availability
Year-round
Price: ¥ 28,000
（tax included）
Hightlight
- Local staff members who are involved in traditional Japanese performing arts and folk songs will form a team of guides to take you around the area.
- This hiking tour reveals the little known local history of the Kunisaki Peninsula and explores the origins of Japan.
- Walking around Mt. Omoto, where the Usa Jingu Shrine and the Rokugo Manzan culture began, will bring you in direct contact with the origins of this region.
- This adventure unravels the mysteries of not only the Japan we see today, but also that of the ancient peoples who believed in the powers of nature and how this led to the intersection of Buddhism and Shintoism.
Overview
This tour includes hiking along the Omoto Historic Trail, an ancient trail on Mt. Omoto.
Mt. Omoto is a sacred mountain where three goddesses are said to have alighted from the heavens. It has been a sacred mountain with mysterious powers since ancient times.
Mt. Omoto is also the place where the monks who trained at Rokugo Manzan first tested their resolve before beginning their ascetic training. Before embarking, monks had to seriously contemplate whether they were ready to complete the long and painful ascetic training on Mt. Omoto.
Walking around the Okumiya area, spiritual power is strongly felt making it clear that this is a sacred mountain unlike any other. On this mountain a god dwells that keeps humans at bay. This is a special hiking tour where you can feel the presence of Japan’s ancestors who regarded natural energy as a divine power since time immemorial.
Price Per Person
28,000 JPY / person
What to Bring & What to Wear
- Please wear comfortable and safe clothing and shoes that allow for trekking.
Included in the fee
- Guiding fees and interpreter-guide fee (if applicable)
Not included in the fee
- Transport to and from the meeting point, insurance and any other extra costs such as temple entrance fees.
- For those who choose to pay by bank transfer, transfer charges will be borne by the customer.
Language
English / Japanese
Event Duration
About 4-5 hours
Meeting Point
Trailhead of Omoto Shrine (Shokakuji, Usa City, Oita Prefecture)
Program Availability
Year-round
Participants
1 – 10 people
Age
16 years and over
Application Deadline
7 days prior
Agent Name
Toyonokuni Millennium Heritage Tourism Zone
Notes
Taxis to and from the meeting point and trail lunches can be arranged (treated as optional). If experience, worship or entrance fees are required, these must be paid separately.
Itinerary
| 9:00 | Meeting at Trailhead of Oomoto Shrine |
| (Shokakuji route) → Nyorai stone Buddha, Dragon stone, Kagome stone, and others→Oomoto Shrine → Usa Jingu Shrine (Oo Shrine) → Usa Jingu Shrine parking lot | |
| 14:00 | End |
Time required: 4-5 hours
Distance: Approx. 9.2 km
The route can be changed according to request.
Cancellation Policy
■ Cancellation by the customer
- 2-3 days before the booking date: 30%
- The day before the booking date: 40%
- The day of booking (before start): 50%
- The day of booking (after start; no-show, or no contact): 100%
■ Cancellation by the organizer/provider
- In the event of foul weather such as rainstorms, or if the event is cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will inform you at least one day in advance, or by telephone the evening before. No cancellation fee will be charged.
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Please contact us for more information. We look forward to providing you with a unique and immersive experience in the region!
For this experience program, please inquire with our company each time. We will coordinate with local suppliers to arrange the schedule, fees, and detailed content for you. Please start by contacting us.
Look forward to a unique, immersive local experience!