Cultural Pilgrimage to Izumo Taisha 2 Day Escape

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

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Visit Izumo Taisha Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred shrines, and Matsue Castle, a national treasure, explore traditional tea ceremony culture at a historic teahouse, and stay overnight at a lakeside inn on Lake Shinji.

Izumo Taisha (出雲大社) - This is one of Japan's most famous and oldest Shinto shrines, but its cultural and spiritual significance might not be immediately clear to international visitors.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Enjoy a sightseeing boat and tea ceremony in Matsue, Shimane

Accommodations

Minamikan, an inn overlooking Lake Shinji

Eat Matsue's famous tai-meshi (tai rice)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Matsue Castle

Visit Matsue Castle and take a cruise on the Horikawa River

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Visitors will enjoy a tour of the Japanese garden and a hands-on experience of the tea ceremony.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Matsue

Samurai Ghost Tour: Explore the Haunting Sites from Lafcadio Hearn’s "Kaidan"

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Izumo-taisha Shrine visit

Izumo Grand Shrine

We will visit Izumo Taisha Shrine and enjoy a lunch of Izumo soba noodles.

2 hours • Admission Included

The tour will end with a transfer from Izumo Airport to Centrair Airport.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Participation in a ghost story tour

Lunch(Day1 & Day2)

Accommodation fee (including one night with two meals)

Transportation costs

Entrance fees to all facilities

Tea ceremony experience

Sightseeing boat ride

English guide

Beverages

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