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Escape the crowds and discover a more peaceful side of Himeji on this unique wellness day tour—combining Zen meditation, Buddhist culture, nature, and a rare radon bath for a day of mindfulness and detox that resets both mind and body.
- Mt. Shosha Ropeway & Engyoji Temple: Take a scenic ropeway up Mt. Shosha, then explore the historic Engyoji Temple—over 1,000 years old, known as the "Mount Hiei of the West" and a filming location for The Last Samurai.
- Monk-Guided Tour & Zen Meditation: Learn about the temple's history and Buddhist teachings from a monk, then take part in an authentic Zen meditation session in a special area not normally open to the public.
- Rare Underground Radon Bath: Head to Tomisu no Sato, a wellness facility inside a former gold mine—one of only three of its kind in the world. Enjoy a lunch made with local ingredients on your preference, then refresh in tunnels naturally filled with radon. (You'll change into a provided robe for the radon bath.)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet-up at Himeji Station Central Exit Ticket Gate.
Itinerary
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Shoshazan Ropeway (Pass by)
Glide up Mt. Shosha by ropeway for panoramic views over Himeji.
Admission ticket free -
1Shoshazan Engyoji
Explore Engyoji Temple, a 1,000-year-old mountain temple often called the "Mount Hiei of the West" and a filming location for The Last Samurai. With a monk as your guide, discover its historic halls and traditions, then experience an authentic Zen meditation in a special area closed to the public. You will visit: ① Maniden Hall — learn about the temple's history and Buddhist teachings from a monk. ② Daikodo (Great Lecture Hall) & Jikido (Dining Hall) — explore two of Engyoji's impressive historic buildings. ③ Jogyodo Hall — take part in a Zen meditation experience in an area normally closed to the public.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Tomisuno Sato
A unique wellness retreat hidden inside a former gold mine—said to be the only one of its kind in Japan, and one of just three in the world. Enjoy a lunch of local ingredients, then relax deep in the tunnels, surrounded by naturally occurring radon that gently restores body and mind. Similar to a bedrock bath, you relax lying or sitting in the radon-filled tunnels, not soaking in water. Afterward, you're welcome to enjoy the hot bath. Notes: ① You'll change into a provided robe for the radon bath. ➁ Towels and bath towels are not provided—please bring your own. (Hand towels are available on-site for ¥400 each.) ③ Guests with tattoos: the radon bath is available, but use of the hot bath is not permitted.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Some parts of the itinerary involve walking (all within 10 minutes walking distance).
- Guests with tattoos: the radon bath is available, but use of the hot bath is not permitted.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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