In the rush of daily life, have you ever felt the need to reset—both mentally and physically—or take time to reconnect with yourself?
At Kouzaki Temple in Chiba Prefecture, a new well-being experience is set to begin, designed to help you sharpen your senses and restore balance through traditional fermentation culture and mindfulness meditation. This one-day retreat is a perfect opportunity to step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in silence and tradition.
・Fermentation Tour
・Buddhist Mindfulness Tour
※Starting from 1st March 2025.
【Fermentation Tour】
| Overview | We offer a journey that promotes physical and mental health through a Buddhist meditation experience at Kouzaki Temple and a soy sauce making experience at Fujihan Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. This luxurious plan also includes a local fermented lunch and a sake tasting experience. |
| Schedule | 8:30 – Gathering and orientation (Kouzaki Temple) 9:00 – Meditation experience (Kouzaki Temple) 10:30 – Soy sauce making experience (Fujihan Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.) 12:30 – Vegetarian catered lunch & walking tour (Kouzaki Town) 14:00 – Sake tasting experience (Nabeya Gengoemon Kozaki Higashikura store) 15:30 – Free time (Kouzaki-Town) 16:30 – Disband (Kouzaki-Town) *Please note that the content of this tour may change depending on the situation. |
| Price | Adults: 18,000 yen (before-tax) Elementary school students: 12,000 yen (before-tax) Children and under: Free *Those under the age of 20 can tour the sake brewery but cannot sample the sake. *Minimum number of participants: 2 or more. |
| Notes | Please be mindful of your health. If you have any health conditions or allergies, please let us know in advance. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to walk in. You cannot take home the soy sauce you make, but it will be provided to you if you return a year later. |
【Buddhist Mindfulness Tour】
| Overview | Experience the teachings of Buddhism through mindfulness meditation, a sutra copying experience, and a vegetarian lunch at Kouzaki Temple. You can refresh yourself by exploring the local fermentation culture and historical spots. |
| Schedule | 8:30 – Gathering and orientation (Kouzaki Temple) 9:00 – Mindfulness meditation session 10:30 – Sutra copying experience 11:30 – Vegetarian lunch 12:30 – Kouzaki Town Walking Tour 14:00 – Goma Experience 15:30 – End and dismissal *Please note that the content of this tour may change depending on the circumstances. *Minimum number of participants: 4 or more. |
| Price | Adults and children: 25,000 yen per person (before-tax) |
| Notes | Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please be in good physical condition as you will be concentrating for long periods of time. Please bring appropriate cold weather and rain gear for the season. Please let us know in advance if you have any medical conditions or specific dietary restrictions. |
This tour was created as part of the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Regional Tourism New Discovery Project,” blending local heritage with modern wellbeing experiences. Jointly developed by Kouzaki Temple and Sharewing Co, Ltd.—the company behind “OTERA STAY,” a lodging and experience service specializing in temple stays—this program offers a unique and enriching way to explore both tradition and self-care.
【Kouzaki Temple】
289 Kanzaki Honjuku, Kanzaki-cho, Katori-gun, Chiba
https://oterastay.com/en/kouzakiji/
【Contact regarding the tour】
Company: Sharewing Co, Ltd.
Office: 16-13 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
HP: https://oterastay.com/en/
Inquiry：https://oterastay.com/en/kouzakiji/reservation/
