Pay your respects at the famed Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja(Shinto shrine), renowned for its hundred-times pilgrimage. Stroll through the nostalgic Showa-era retro shopping street while savouring the rich flavours of local specialities: mugwort udon noodles and mugwort dumplings.

Approximately 2 hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
Start: Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Line
1 to 6
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Line

Meet your guide past the tickets gates of the Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Line.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja

Offer your prayer at the main hall and try your hand at the hundred-times pilgrimage.

Turtle prayer

Experience the prayer turtle ritual: write your wish on a turtle's back and release it into the shrine pond, where the turtle will continue to carry your wish.

Mugwort store

We recommend the famous Yomogi udon from Ishikiri, made with mugwort harvested from Mount Ikoma's natural surroundings.

Ishikiri Sando Shopping Street

Stroll through the Ishikiri Sando Shopping Street, an area brimming with unique and nostalgic finds you won't find elsewhere—from eateries and foodstuffs to fortune-telling, Chinese herbal medicines, clothing, and daily necessities.

Mugwort dango dumplings if you feel like something sweet

Enjoy the subtle sweetness and rich flavour of mugwort, with optional toppings such as sauce, kinako, chunky or smooth red bean paste to suit your preference.

Tour conclusion in front of the Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja

Plan

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Prayer at Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja and local gourmet tour

＜Inclusions＞
　・Visit to the famous Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja
・Prayer experience
・A stop at a local famous mugwort shop
*Meal costs are not included in the tour price.
・Stroll through the retro shopping arcade
・English speaking guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-023-1-PR

57.89USD～

Highlights

・Visit the Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja, a famous pilgrimage site boasting a 2700 years long history of bestowing blessings of healing and recovery from illnesses
・Stroll through the nostalgic shopping arcade of Ishikiri
・Savour the rich flavour of Ishikiri's specialities, mugwort udon noodles and dango dumplings

What's Included

・Visit to the famous Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja
・Prayer experience
・A stop at a local famous mugwort shop *Meal costs are not included in the tour price.
・Stroll through the retro shopping arcade
・English speaking guide

Meeting Place

Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Line: Meet your guide past the tickets gates of the Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Line.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.