Experience

Jigen-in Temple – Zen Buddhism Experience

Find your inner peace during this Zen Buddhism experience inside Jigen-in Temple, home to Takasaki’s symbolic Great White-robed Kannon. A Buddhist priest will lead you through Zazen meditation, sutra writing, and the Goma fire ritual.

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• 13years old-
• Japanese Cultural Experiences

Kusatsu Onsen Naraya: 1-Night, 2-Meal Onsen Stay Experience

A special journey exploring two forms of beauty—art and history. After an inspiring stay at Shiroiya Hotel, continue on by private car to Kusatsu Onsen Naraya, to enjoy Gunma’s traditional hot springs.

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• 13years old-
• Japanese Cultural Experiences

Kimono Experience

Visit a traditional Japanese room transferred from the former Shiroiya Ryokan and enjoy the unique experience of wearing a one-of-a-kind tweed kimono styled and designed by kimono artist Sumire Ishioka 【overnight guests only】

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• Japanese Cultural Experiences

Tea ceremony

Expand your sensibilities with this special tea ceremony experience. Put aside the tumult of modern life and rediscover your inner self to the sound of boiling water bubbling in the kettle amid tranquility. 【overnight guests only】

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter
• Japanese Cultural Experiences