Highlights

Eastern medicine dietary tour guided by an expert
Cook rice in a historic forest house once used by monks
Learn dietary therapy with fresh rice and Toba's seasonal foods
Balance your mind and body, and gain vitality for tomorrow

What to expect

Join a 3-hour tour at Shirataki Daimyojin to learn dietary therapy and cook traditional rice. Enjoy Toba's seasonal seafood, guided by an Eastern medicine expert. Ideal for families, friends, or couples.

What's included

Facility usage fee
Retreat coordinator fee
Lunch
Insurance

About this experience

Starting at: 10:00

Schedule

Meet at Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot (Shirataki Forest Activity Reception)
＼Guide Introduction／
■Kyoko Hanai
A retreat coordinator inspired by Masahiro Ouchi's workshop. She is based in Ise-Shima Toba and offers programs.

- Dietary Therapy Coordinator
- Representative of Ise-Shima Local Food Therapy Research Association
- Body Therapist
- Color Therapist
- Reiki Healing Master
Visit the "Donguri Hut"
Visit the "Donguri Hut" in Shirataki Forest, a historic site where ascetic monks once trained. This traditional house is located in a small forest settlement.
Experience Traditional Kamado Rice
Experience traditional kamado rice cooking in a historic house. Stoke the fire with wood and cook rice yourself. In about 30 minutes, enjoy delicious kamado-cooked rice!
Enjoy the Freshly Cooked Rice You Made
Enjoy the freshly cooked rice you made, complete with a delicious crispy crust unique to kamado cooking. Savor it alongside seaweed and seafood from Toba, appreciating nature's bounty. This authentic cooking experience will surely be memorable.
Freshly Cooked Rice With Miso Soup and Local Side Dishes
Enjoy freshly cooked rice with miso soup and local side dishes, along with Toba's seasonal ingredients. Savor charcoal-grilled seafood to nourish your body and balance your energy.
*The menu may vary by season.
Learn About Eastern Dietary Therapy
Learn Eastern dietary therapy and simple health practices during a meal. The session includes a lecture on the importance of chewing for health.
Conclude at Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot
Shirataki Daimyojin 635-3 Funatsucho Toba, Mie 517-0045 Japan
【Meeting Location】
Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot (Shirataki Forest Activity Reception)
635-3 Funatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture

■By Public Transport:
Get off at Kintetsu Funatsu Station and walk 15 minutes (about 650m). Signs are posted from the station. Funatsu Station is three stops from Kintetsu Toba Station on the local train to Kashikojima.

■By Car:
About 20 minutes from Ise IC via the Ise Futami Toba Line.
It's recommended to use Google Maps for navigation (https://goo.gl/maps/j73RbBTnU1cfbBcB9).
If using a car navigation system, entering "635-3 Funatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture" may lead you to a back road. Instead, set it to "Funatsu Nursery School." Once there, continue 150m uphill, and you'll find a road descending to the right. Follow it to reach Shirataki Daimyojin and the parking lot.
Parking information
Free parking is available.