NARITA: The Togoku Sansha Shrines and old town Sawara
ID: GYG762570-1227965
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Pilgrimage of the three major shrines in the eastern part of Japan and old town Sawara.
This tour takes you to the three major shrines of eastern Japan, also called The Togoku Sansha Shrines which includes Kashima jin-gu, Ikisu shrine and Katori Jin-gu we will also make a stop at the old town of Sawara for a walk back in time.
It's a perfect day trip to experience japanese culture.
The tour starts at Narita JR station (or at your accommodation in Narita.)
then after a short drive we will arrive at our first stop which is:
Kashima jin-gu Shrine
which is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with a history dating back over 1,200 years and are dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, a deity associated with martial arts and protection.
Before we head to our next destination we will stop at:
Itako - The station of the road
Where you will have the possiable to eat lunch and buy local produced food and souvenirs.
The tour then continues to:
Ikisu shrine
The gate at Ikisu Shirne overlooks the ocean, giving it a reputation for bestowing luck and protection on sea voyages and transportation in general.
The last shrine we will be visiting on this tour will be:
Katori Jin-gu
Katori Jin-gu is special because it's one of the few shrines in Japan called "jingu," which are connected to the imperial family and along with Kashima-jingu, it protects the entire Kanto region.
when you connect this three shrines together on a map the form shape of a tringle which also known as a powerspot.
Our last stop on this tour will before we head back to Narita will be:
The Old Town of Sawara
with it is Edo-era streets lined with traditional merchants' houses and beautiful canals it offers a nostalgic glimpse into Japan's past.
The tour ends back at Narita JR Station or at your Narita accommodation.
Highlights
- Visited the three major shrines of eastern Japan.
- Sawara's well-preserved Edo-era streets offers glimpse into Japan's history.
- get to see Japan's culture and impressive architecture spanning centuries.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
traffic jams are very possible and may make the journey somewhat delayed.
Will pick you up outside Narita station (or outside your accommodation in Narita)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
