This is an approximately five-hour nature tour departing from Kaike Onsen or Yonago Station that explores the rich natural beauty of Mt. Daisen—a renowned peak in Tottori—and the history and culture steeped in ancient mountain worship.
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Shared-vehicle day trip
The Highlight
A Walk Through the Mystical "Daisen Beech Forest" A restorative nature walk amidst the rich natural beauty and crisp air of Mount Daisen, home to one of Japan's largest primeval beech forests.
Visits to the Renowned Daisen-ji Temple and Historic Ogamiyama Shrine A luxurious experience immersing you in history and a solemn atmosphere as you tour these celebrated Tottori landmarks, which once flourished as sacred sites of mountain worship.
Zazen Meditation at the Amida-do Hall (A Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property) A mindfulness experience to reset your mind and center your breathing within the serene silence of Amida-do Hall, considered the oldest structure on Mount Daisen.
Authentic Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine) at the Sanrakuso Temple Lodging A special lunch that nourishes both body and soul with traditional shojin ryori—beautifully prepared dishes featuring wild mountain vegetables and seasonal ingredients nurtured by the nature of Mount Daisen.
The Experience
・Mt. Daisen Beech Forest, Ogamiyama Shrine Okumiya, and Daisen-ji Temple At the foot of Mt. Daisen—a celebrated peak in Tottori Prefecture—lies one of Japan’s largest primeval beech forests. A walk along the nature-rich approach leads to Daisen-ji Temple, which flourished as a center of mountain worship, and Ogamiyama Shrine Okumiya (Inner Shrine), home to Japan’s longest stone-paved approach; here, one can sense a mystical spiritual energy.
・Amida-do Hall (Zazen Meditation Experience) This historic hall is the oldest surviving structure at Daisen-ji Temple and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Practicing zazen (seated meditation) within the serene, wooden hall offers a special opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind and quietly turn your focus inward.
・Shukubo Kansho-in Sanrakuso (Shojin Ryori / Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine) With a long history as a temple lodging (shukubo) for Daisen-ji, this inn is renowned for its shojin ryori—Buddhist vegetarian cuisine—that captures the essence of the season’s bounty, featuring local wild mountain vegetables and sesame tofu. These dishes, exquisite in both appearance and flavor, gently nourish both body and soul.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:45Departure from Kaike Onsen Tourist Center
- 09:00Departure from Yonago Station
- 09:30Mount Daisen Beech Forest Walk
- (Visit to Ogamiyama Shrine and Daisen-ji Temple; Zazen meditation experience at Amidado Hall)
- 12:30Shojin-ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) at Shukubo Kansho-in Sanrakuso
- 14:00Arrived at Yonago Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
This is a shared tour with other participants (not a private tour).
Meal contents are subject to change based on the availability of ingredients.
If you plan to walk around the Tottori Sand Dunes, please wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.
You may be sharing the tour with non-Japanese guests. Please be aware that the tour may be conducted with an interpreter present.
Important Booking Information
Important Information for the Bus Tour
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol on the bus.
- Participants in odd-numbered groups (e.g., 1 or 3 people) may be required to share seats with other passengers.
- Japanese law requires passengers to wear seatbelts while on the bus.
- Please refrain from leaving your seat or moving around the bus while it is in motion.
- Bus seats are pre-assigned by the staff. Please do not change seats during the tour.
- Please strictly observe the scheduled meeting time. The bus will depart on schedule; we cannot wait for latecomers.
- Please arrive by the designated meeting time. The bus will depart on schedule; we cannot wait for latecomers.
- Should you arrive late and need to join the tour en route, you will be responsible for all associated transportation costs.
- Please affix the sticker provided by the tour guide in a clearly visible location.
- Please do not attach the sticker to leather items, as it may leave a mark.
- Please refrain from reclining your seat or altering seat settings.
- Please set electronic devices, such as mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Making phone calls or video calls on the bus is prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited on the bus.
- Arrival times at sightseeing locations may change depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones or similar devices for filming or other purposes during the tour is prohibited.
- Please refrain from using perfumes or sprays and from changing babies' diapers inside the vehicle, as these actions may disturb other passengers.
- Please keep your valuables with you at all times.
- After the tour, please take any trash with you rather than leaving it in the vehicle.
- Before disembarking, please carefully check to ensure you have not left any personal belongings behind.
- Failure to observe these rules or engaging in disruptive behavior inside the vehicle may result in you being asked to leave the tour, even while it is in progress.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)