sokoiko! Cycling tour and “Amagoi rain prayer adventure” -Mystery of water and the stories told through prayers-
A cycling tour of Oku-Asuka, the land from which “Empress Kogyoku” was said to have called down heavy rains through her Amagoi rain prayer, according to the “Nihon Shoki” (book on classical Japanese history). Appreciate the experience with all five senses, including natural wonders such as “Mebuchi,” the land of the “Namode dance” to express gratitude for an Amagoi rain prayer and the Amagoi rain prayers themselves, the forests of Oku-Asuka, Asuka River and more. A “mind that believed through prayer” was treasured in those ancient times when science remained unadvanced. Through the tour, experience the story of Japan’s heritage and the value of nature. Trace the wishes of people who faced infectious diseases and natural disasters and take home a message of the value of belief.
Photos
Terraced rice paddies of Inabuchi
Biking toward Oku-Asuka
Feel the nature of Oku-Asuka.
Learn about the connection to Shinto.
Experience an Amagoi rain prayer at the Mebuchi waterfall.
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 participant
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Registered healthy adults 18 years old or over (Children must be in the first grade of elementary school or older to participate and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
- Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Every Wednesday, Friday to Sunday and holiday, April 1 to October 31, 2023, *Scheduled to continue after April 2024 (details are scheduled to change)
- Meeting Times and Business
- Hours 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Asuka Rental Ishibutai Office [Listen to greeting and introduction to the course, take part in self-introductions and hear an explanation of how to operate the bicycles] (Depart at 12:50 p.m.) > Iwado district [Listen to an explanation of the district] > Watch a video of cycling > Inobuchinotanda [Listen to an explanation on the relationship between rice paddies, rice, and Japanese people] > Ozuna [Tsunakakenshinji ritual and Asuka River] > Asuka Kawakamini Imasu Usutaki Himenomikoto Shrine (Learn about the connection between Shinto and Japanese people and experience Namode dancing) > Nazuna [Listen to an explanation of the Nihon Shoki and Empress Kogyoku] > Mebuchi [Experience Amagoi rain prayer, test the depth of Mebuchi’s waterfall, drink craft cola] > Asuka Rental Ishibutai Office (Arrive at 4:00 p.m.)
- Required Time
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Open to meal requests
- Meals not available
- Universal accessibility
- Not available
- Parking
- Available for standard-sized vehicles
- Notes
- Do not forget to bring your own drinks. It is useful to bring a bag that leaves both hands free. /Rain gear (bring your own if necessary)/In the summer: sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses, insect repellent/In the winter: warm clothing such as gloves, neck warmers, etc. /Be sure to wear clothing that is easy to move in. /During the experience, we will walk along streams, so be sure to bring your own marine shoes, towels to wipe your feet and body, and spare socks. Optional lending of marine shoes is available. Sizes are limited, so we may not be able to accommodate you. (Cash payment on the day of the experience) 1 set 1,000 yen
- Related websites
- https://asuka-taiken.jp/experience003/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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