Just a 40-minute ride on a charmingly local train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station takes you to a hidden gem — a wonderland of Japanese culture that remains undiscovered by many. Moreover there will be no long line to wait.
Explore traditional shrines, try your hand at kyudo (Japanese archery) or calligraphy, savor authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen, and admire stunning Japanese pottery.
With an English-speaking guide, you can enjoy a relaxed tour filled with cultural experiences and unforgettable memories.
Prefecture to Morimachi, a wonderland of Japanese culture? Visit the 1,500-year-old Oguni Shrine and Kotomachi Pond, and enjoy a leisurely stroll along pathways lined with over 1,000 vibrant maple trees. Afterward, savor Japanese snacks at Kotomachi Yokocho, right in front of the shrine. Next, try traditional cuisine at a century-old Japanese restaurant or enjoy healthy vegetable ramen at Kinjiro Ramen, housed in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old traditional home. Then, experience traditional Japanese archery (kyudo) at Amenomiya Shrine with guidance from an authentic priest. Alternatively, try calligraphy at SUIKOU’s atelier, where you can create your own work or purchase her pieces. Finally, visit an AKAYAKI pottery workshop to admire or buy beautiful red pottery unique to Morimachi, once presented to Emperor Taisho. Afterward, return to Kakegawa by train and catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo or Osaka. Enjoy a compact one-day trip filled with Japanese culture! This version reduces the word count while keeping all key details. Let me know if further refinements are needed!
We will welcome you at the Shinkansen bullet train ticket gate in Kakegawa station.
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