2-Day Mt. Mitake Takigyo Experience &
Sake Brewery Visit
Best season: April ~ November
(Except Sundays and Thursdays on Day1)
Mount Mitake - Ome-city
～The tour guide～
Mr. Eiji Yoda
Graduate of Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology at Shinshu University (1992)
Completed Museum Curator Curriculum (1992)
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter since 2008
History Guide of Mt. Mitake & Musashi Mitake Jinja Shrine since 2017
Fomer Hotel Employee
Rakugo & Kodan Lover
About Mt. Mitake
Mt. Mitake in Ome City, Tokyo, is easily accessible from central Tokyo and is a popular spot for hikers as the gateway to mountain trailing in Okutama. Musashi Mitake Jinja, located at the summit, is a Shinto shrine that accepts many worshippers with their pets to pray for their health. It was once a sacred mountain with a high level of magical power as one of the major bases of Shugendo and esoteric Buddhism in the Kanto region, where many mountain ascetics and learned monks gathered and practiced asceticism. Furthermore, it was revered by many powerful samurai, from shogun to local samurai lords, relying on its miraculous power, and it flourished for centuries. Even today, Oshi priests, who are descendants of the ascetics, monks, or samurai, have continued traditional religious life in their quaint houses that stood at the middle or foot of the mountain for several hundred years. They also have many supporters over a dozen generations throughout the Kanto region. Let's experience the foundational culture of Japan through such a unique and historical mountain!
～This tour is specifically designed for individual travelers, with a guide assigned according to the details of the tour～
Day 1 ~Mt. Mitake Visit & Stay~
1. JR Mitake Station
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Exit.
*You can choose the pickup or private transportation service from your hotel as an option. Please ask us for the additional fee if your group needs the service.
2. Take a Cable Car to Climb Up to Mt. Mitake
Take a ride on the steepest cable car in the Kanto region which gains 407m of elevation over a distance of 1,107m.
3. Musashi Mitake Shrine
About 30 minutes walk from the station, the Musashi Mitake Shrine is located on the peak of Mount Mitake and said to be founded over 2,000 years ago.
On the way to the shrine, you will find many historic shukubo lodgings, some souvenir shops and restaurants.
4. Lunch at "Shukubo" the pilgrim’s lodging
Mt. Mitake has long been worshiped as a sacred mountain and there are still more than 20 Shukubo remained.
They serve "Oshi-ryori" a traditional dish which has been served for pilgrims.
*This pic is an example.
5. Takigyo - Japanese Waterfall Meditation
The practice focuses on purifying the body and uniting the spirit. It is a rigorous spiritual exercise where individuals immerse themselves in the intense cold of a waterfall. This method allows participants to confront themselves, offering a means to rejuvenate both mentally and physically. Those who take part in this ritual emerge feeling refreshed and experience a profound sense of accomplishment.
6. Stay at "Shukubo" Pilgrim's Lodging
Mt. Mitake has long been worshiped as a sacred mountain and Shukubo lodgings are accommodations originally for pilgrims.
Experience real Japanese culture in a homely atmosphere, having traditional Japanese cuisine and sleeping on tatami mats.
Day 2 ~Mt. Mitake & Japanese Sake Brewery Visit~
1. Takigyo in the morning
The practice focuses on purifying the body and uniting the spirit. It is a rigorous spiritual exercise where individuals immerse themselves in the intense cold of a waterfall. This method allows participants to confront themselves, offering a means to rejuvenate both mentally and physically. Those who take part in this ritual emerge feeling refreshed and experience a profound sense of accomplishment.
2. Take a Cable Car to Climb Down
After the experience, we will take a cable car and a public bus & train to reach the next destination.
3. Ozawa Sake Brewery / Sawanoi Garden
Founded in 1702, Ozawa Sake Brewery is the oldest sake maker around this area, standing amongst the scenic beauty of the Tama River, Tokyo. Tour the brewery where over 300 years of sake-making traditions are passed down through generations.
4. Lunch at "Sawanoi Mamagotoya"
Located along the Tama river. They serve a Japanese traditional multi-course meal using freshly made tofu and Yuba(tofu skin) made from fresh water and selected domestic soybeans. The water is the same water used to brew Sawanoi sake.
*We will visit other restaurants when this restaurant is not available.
5. JR Sawai Station
After lunch, we'll take a short break at Sawanoi Garden before heading to the station as our final destination.
Price per Person
JPY ¥ 124,000 for a group of 2
JPY ¥ 104,000 for a group of 3
JPY ¥ 90,900 for a group of 4
JPY ¥ 85,000 for a group of 5
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation during the tour
- 2 Lunch (Day 1 & 2)
- 1 Dinner (Day 1)
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Admission fees
- Sake Tasting
- Travel Insurance
Departure Point & Time
- JR Mitake Station Exit at 9:00am
⇒Check the meeting point on a map
*You can also choose the pickup or private transportation service from your hotel as an option.
Please ask us for the additional fee if your group needs the service.
Return Point & Time
- JR Sawai Station at 4:15pm(approx.)
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 8 and 13 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure,
there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Participation is subject to confirmation of the following
- You must not have been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of the novel Coronavirus within two weeks of the date of participation
- No close contact with a person infected with the novel Coronavirus within two weeks of the date of participation
- Do not have a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher, or cold symptoms, and do not feel ill on the day of participation
[Our countermeasures against COVID-19]
If you have traveled to or had close contact with an infected person in the past two weeks, or have symptoms similar to those of infection, please refrain from participating in the experience and cooperate in taking your temperature, disinfecting, and filling out your personal information on the day of the experience.
- Practice good health and hygiene measures such as wearing a mask in crowded areas and washing/sanitizing your hands, even if you are vaccinated.
- Maintain physical distancing.
Important Information
- If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book.
- Please note that the tour itinerary and order may change.
- Due to weather conditions, natural disasters or any other special conditions, we could cancel tours.
When we cancel the tour, we will refund all the tour cost you paid.
Tour Code : JSG008