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Hinojuku Honjin - Only Hino remains in Honjin (Accommodation for high class people) the only one left in Tokyo. I can show you the rooms and tableware where the old people lived, the architecture of the Edo period, the garden, and feel the remnants of the old days.
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Hosenji Temple - Zen temples in Japan are thought to be Kyoto for tourists, but they also exist in the city where I live, and they are quieter and can be seen more slowly than any other Zen temple. Let’s walk the Zen temple together.
Hosenji is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect Kenchoji school. The founder was Kenchoji Kamakura, and it was founded in the Mototoku era (around 1330).
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Yasaka Shrine - I would like to introduce you to a local shrine. It’s a very quiet shrine, and you can feel it as an oasis in the city. By telling tourists that there is such a culture, you can understand the difference between a shrine that has become a tourist destination and a local shrine.
I will introduce How to practice a shrine manner.
Visit a local shrine, the date of its foundation is unknown, but according to the company’s biography, Fumonji Temple was built in 1398, and became a Betto of Gozu Tenno Shrine, and became Yasaka Shrine in 1869. -
Hino - This tour is practiced in a real shop, so you will actually cook in the shop. In actual real, cuisine, shops, tableware, people, you can feel the Japanese culture from here.
we make udon from - Knead (crush)
- Stretch (stretch with a stick)
- Cut (cut with a special cutter)
- boiling
The shop is a small space like a Japanese private shop. There is a sanctuary for making udon noodles called Teuchi-ba(a hand-made place)
- Apron and cooking utensils provided
- Includes udon noodles, tempura, snacks, and tea
- Admission ticket included
- Private transportation
Beginning our journey at Hino Station, we’ll make our way towards Hosenji (Zenji), introducing ourselves and chatting about the charming Hino City as we stroll. Upon arrival, we’d tour the scenic garden of the local Zen temple, absorbing its tranquil ambiance; feel free to capture this in photos. Our next destination is the Yasaka Shrine; while exploring it, I’ll share insights on shrine etiquette. Following this, we proceed to Honjin where we’ll explore the interiors, immersing ourselves in the historical relics that recall the samurai’s lifestyle during the Edo period, featuring bedrooms, gardens, and everyday items. Finally, we’ll navigate our way to the udon shop where we’ll experience making traditional Japanese food hands-on, not merely as observers in a cooking class. Participants can expect a personal, intimate experience. The opportunity to craft your own unique noodles at this shop could elevate you to the level of artisanal noodle-makers worldwide.
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