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    Nara, Japan

DURATION

1 day / 0 nights

TOUR TYPE

  • Private tour
TRAVEL PERIOD

30 minutes to 1 hour

PRICE

Gomagyo (fire):
AUD 240 for a group
Mizugyo (Water):
AUD 80 for a group

TOUR CODE: KNT-NAR003

Overview

Experience Gomagyo and Mizugyo Rituals in a Sacred Atmosphere

Ryusenji Temple is the head temple of the Shingon sect Daigoha and is located in Dorogawa Onsen, Okuyamato (Tenkawa Village). The entire town of Dorogawa Onsen is a space away from everyday life and encompasses an atmosphere of Shugendo, an amalgamation of traditional Shinto and Buddhist spiritualism. At Ryusenji Temple you can experience Gomagyo (Fire) and Mizugyo (Water) purification rituals. This is the best tour if you are interested in unique Japanese beliefs such as Shugendo.

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  • Experience Japanese spirituality
  • Culture & history focused
  • Minimum of one person, maximum up to a group of 20 people
  • Best for someone interested in unique Japanese beliefs such as Shugendo


Highlights of the tour

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Write a wish on a Goma stick

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Exerience Gomagyo (Fire) training

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Exerience Mizugyo (Water) training


Itinerary

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DAY 1

Ryusenji Temple, the head temple of the Shingon sect Daigoha, is located in the tranquil Dorogawa Onsen, within Okuyamato (Tenkawa Village). This sacred space offers a unique opportunity to experience Shugendo practices.

The Gomagyo (Fire) Experience begins with an information session by the head priest, followed by the writing of your prayer on a Goma stick, and culminates in the Goma offering ceremony, lasting approximately 30 minutes.

The Mizugyo (Water) Experience includes a traditional purification ritual, with the ritual and changing of clothes also lasting approximately 30 minutes.

This serene journey offers a deep connection to both nature and spiritual practice.

Inclusions

  • Experience of Gomagyo or Mizugyo (or both) Training
  • Goma stick for Gomagyo (Fire)
  • Training clothes for Mizugyo (Water)
  •  Towels for Mizugyo (Water) Ritual *Please bring your own towel
  •  Donation to the temple *Please feel free to give a donation
  •  Interpreter or English-speaking guide
  •  Transportation to and from Ryusenji Temple
  •  Return domestic flights not included
  •  Return international flights not included

Dates & Prices

For 2025 departure

Travel Period
May to September:
Weekdays only
October to April:
Weekends available
Accommodation
N/A
Price per group up to 20 persons
Gomagyo: AUD 240
Mizugyo (Water): AUD 80
Training Clothes per person: AUD 10

(Promo code discounts are not applicable)

Availability
Please enquire us


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About Kintetsu

In Australia

Kintetsu International Express (Oceania) is an ATAS accredited travel agent in Australia, a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. In Australia, we specialise in arranging Corporate and Group Travel for businesses, schools, religious groups and cultural organisations. We have Travel Centres in Sydney serving our Australian customers and offices in Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland handling Japanese inbound tours. We are also an authorised travel agent to sell Japan Rail Pass and Kintetsu Rail Pass in Australia

In Japan and Worldwide

Kintetsu International belongs to the travel arm of the Kintetsu Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate which operates a major Japanese rail system, bus & freight forwarding companies, department stores, restaurants & hotel chains. We have more than 150 offices in Japan and more than 40 overseas offices worldwide. Utilising our global network, we guide our customers to every location around the globe with quality and dependable services.