Enjoy Japanese Temple Visit at Okuyama Houkouji
A cycling tour to the temple will be held simultaneously!
Okuyama Houkouji is one of the most famous Zen temples in the Tokai region. The participant will take a walk with a guide through the green and quiet mountain path to the main hall, and experience Zen meditation in the main hall. (Vegetarian cuisine for lunch is available upon request).
In addition, a cycling tour to the temple (including vegetarian cuisine for lunch) will be held simultaneously.
The participant will ride a rental bike with a guide from Kiga Station to Okuyama Houkouji.
How about taking a relaxing ride through the peaceful idyllic rural scenery?
In May, "What's Hamamatsu?" event will provide a quiet moment that take you slightly away from everyday life and calm your mind.
In addition, a cycling tour to the temple (including vegetarian cuisine for lunch) will be held simultaneously.
The participant will ride a rental bike with a guide from Kiga Station to Okuyama Houkouji.
How about taking a relaxing ride through the peaceful idyllic rural scenery?
In May, "What's Hamamatsu?" event will provide a quiet moment that take you slightly away from everyday life and calm your mind.
For the introduction about Okuyama Houkouji
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/japanese/culture/okuyama-houkouji.php
https://www.inhamamatsu.com/japanese/culture/okuyama-houkouji.php
Date
May 23 (Sunday), 2021
Location
Okuyama Houkouji
1577-1 Okuyama Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
1577-1 Okuyama Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
Time
Normal course
10:30am start
Dismiss at 1pm (tentative)
Dismiss at 1pm (tentative)
Plus cycling tour courses
start 9:20am start
Dismiss at 4pm (tentative)
Dismiss at 4pm (tentative)
Meeting Place
Normal course
① Need a ride from our staff to the temple: Meet at 9:30am at Hamamatsu Station (pick up number is limited and advanced contact is required).
② Take a bus from Hamamatsu Station to the temple: Meet in front of the entrance reception of the temple at 10:40am.
※Take the 9:20 a.m. bus bound for #45 Kanasashi Jinguji Okuyama at Bus Terminal Platform 15, get off at Okuyamaa, and walk for about 5 minutes.
③Meet directly at the temple: be in front of the entrance reception at 10:30am.
② Take a bus from Hamamatsu Station to the temple: Meet in front of the entrance reception of the temple at 10:40am.
※Take the 9:20 a.m. bus bound for #45 Kanasashi Jinguji Okuyama at Bus Terminal Platform 15, get off at Okuyamaa, and walk for about 5 minutes.
③Meet directly at the temple: be in front of the entrance reception at 10:30am.
Plus cycling tour courses
Meet (9:20 am) and Dismiss (4 pm, tentative) at Kiga Station
※If you need a ride from our staff to Kiga Station (number of people is limited and advanced contact is required), please meet at Hamamatsu Station at 8:20 am.
※If you need a ride from our staff to Kiga Station (number of people is limited and advanced contact is required), please meet at Hamamatsu Station at 8:20 am.
Fee
Normal course
Adult ¥3,000
Students ¥2,500
Junior high and below ¥2,000
Fee breakdown: admission, guide, Zen meditation
Students ¥2,500
Junior high and below ¥2,000
Fee breakdown: admission, guide, Zen meditation
Plus cycling tour courses
Adult ¥5,500
Students ¥4,800
Junior high and below ¥4,500
Fee breakdown: Bike rental, guide, worship, Zen meditation, and lunch
Students ¥4,800
Junior high and below ¥4,500
Fee breakdown: Bike rental, guide, worship, Zen meditation, and lunch
Capacity
2〜15 people (Up to 6 people for cycling course)
Language
Japanese
(Inquire for English・Chinese interpreters)
(Inquire for English・Chinese interpreters)
Itinerary
Normal course
- Guided walks along mountain paths
- Zen meditation experience
- Dismissal (You are free to explore the temple grounds after the dismissal)
- Lunch (will be provided at an additional cost upon request.)
Plus cycling tour courses
- Guided cycling from Kiga Station to Okuyama Houkouji
- Guided walks along mountain paths
- Zen meditation experience
- Lunch
- Guided cycling to Kega Station
- Dismissal at Kiga Station
What to bring
Easy-to-walk and easy-to-wear shoes
Wear clothes that allow you to take off your socks and go barefoot if possible.
Wear clothes that allow you to take off your socks and go barefoot if possible.
Application deadline
Until May 16 (Sunday)
How to apply
Click on "Join" of the event page and then send an e-mail to whats@inhamamatsu.com.
In your e-mail, please include bellow.
your name
your contact information
number of participants
means of transportation to the meeting place on that day.
※If you do not have a Facebook account, it is OK to apply by e-mail with your information!
Your booking is completed once you receive a reservation acceptance confirmation e-mail from us.
In your e-mail, please include bellow.
your name
your contact information
number of participants
means of transportation to the meeting place on that day.
※If you do not have a Facebook account, it is OK to apply by e-mail with your information!
Your booking is completed once you receive a reservation acceptance confirmation e-mail from us.
Applications are also accepted on LINE. iNHAMA Official LINE. Please make a request and contact us with the necessary information.
https://lin.ee/Jqf9bfL
https://lin.ee/Jqf9bfL
～Regarding the event, please read the following rules carefully：
■ Pay close attention to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection control measures. ■ All staffs and participants will be required to wear masks.
■ No cancellation charge occurred in a case of poor health condition.
■ We will check participants' health conditions at the time of reception.
※Please note that the event is subject to cancellation due to the status of COVID-19.