[Chiba, Isumi] Tamasaki Shrine, Nami no Ihachi Masterpiece Tour, Otaki, and Kasamori-ji Temple ~ Mysterious Ancient Temples & Roots of Ukiyo-e ~ [Includes Guide/Private Transfer]

• Leaving behind the modern scenery of Tokyo, we will guide you on an intellectual time travel to the origins of Japanese spirituality and authentic art, following the 'Sunrise Path (Leyline),' a mysterious path of the sun leading to Mt. Fuji. The journey begins at Tamasaki Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Kazusa Province with over 1,200 years of history, which is the eastern starting point of the leyline. Before the beautiful black-lacquered 'Gongen-zukuri' shrine building, touch the spirit of Japanese 'Shinto,' where gods reside in all things in nature, and calm your mind. Next, head to Iizuna-ji, the 'Tengu Temple,' away from mass tourism. Step inside the hall to exclusively view the masterpiece 'Ushiwakamaru and the Great Tengu' by the genius sculptor 'Nami no Ihachi,' who greatly influenced the world-renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. It is an intellectual art experience to read and understand the roots of Japanese art that surprised the world up close. For lunch, head to the Otaki castle town, where retro Edo atmosphere remains. Step into a real living space (Old Japan) where you can see 'how merchants actually lived and did business' in a 'real merchant town' where time seems to have stopped, for an extremely authentic experience. Leaving the merchant town, head to the ancient temple Kasamori Kannon, embraced by deep forests. Climb the steep stone steps and observe the structure of the 'Shiho Kake-zukuri,' the only wooden architecture in Japan built on rock without using nails. Look down at the magnificent view of Boso from the corridor that seems to float in the sky, and experience the silence of traditional architecture in harmony with nature. This is a special, small-group private tour where you can deeply explore Japanese spirituality, traditional art, and local living culture with your own hands and feet.
• Appreciate the masterpieces of 'Nami no Ihachi,' who influenced Katsushika Hokusai
• In a local temple little known to tourists, you will view up close the wooden sculpture masterpieces of the sculptor who is said to have influenced Katsushika Hokusai. Spend a special time touching authentic Japanese culture at the 'Tengu Temple,' Iizuna-ji, away from the hustle and bustle. In the main hall of traditional architecture rebuilt in the Edo period, view the masterpiece 'Ushiwakamaru and the Great Tengu' by the genius sculptor Nami no Ihachi, who influenced Katsushika Hokusai, up close. We provide an intellectual experience to explore the deep faith and history of Japan in a quiet space that has not been turned into a tourist destination.
• Visit one of Japan's leading traditional architectural sites, the only miraculous wooden temple floating in the forest
• Visit the magnificent wooden Kannon hall, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, which appears to float above the surrounding forest. Climb the steep stone steps of the deep forest and see the structure of the 'Shiho Kake-zukuri,' the only wooden architecture in Japan built on rock without using nails, up close. Look down at the magnificent view of Boso from the corridor that seems to float in the sky, and experience the silence and traditional Japanese architecture that is perfectly in harmony with nature.
• Tour two shrines and temples on the 'Sunrise Path (Leyline),' a mysterious power spot line where sacred sites, including Mt. Fuji, align along the path of the sun during the spring and autumn equinoxes
• Tour two power spots on the mysterious leyline that connects sacred sites including Mt. Fuji along the direction of the sunrise on the spring and autumn equinoxes: Tamasaki Shrine, the most prominent shrine in the region, and the Kasamori Kannon floating in the forest.

Meeting time:

• 8:30

Meeting place:

• A private transfer car will pick you up at your hotel or a designated location. (Limited to Bunkyo, Chiyoda, Chuo, Edogawa, Koto, Minato, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Sumida, Taito, and Toshima wards in Tokyo)

Address:

• Your hotel or designated location