Experiences in Central Japan
Craft workshops and temple experiences beyond the main city stops. Check the actual prefecture and transport for each listing.
Craft workshops and temple experiences beyond the main city stops. Check the actual prefecture and transport for each listing.
Central Japan Spots (5)
Shitennoji in Mie — Zazen and Vegetarian Temple Cuisine
Join a private introduction to Zen at Shitennoji in Tsu, with meditation, temple customs and vegetarian cuisine.
Aiwayu — Fermented Indigo Dyeing in Gifu
Explore fermented indigo dyeing at Aiwayu in Gifu and color a shawl, with a seasonal look at the indigo fields.
Yokoyama Estate — Garden Tour and Tea in Komono
Visit the Yokoyama family estate in Komono, Mie, for a private garden tour followed by matcha and Japanese sweets.
Asano Kajiya — Utility-Knife Workshop in Gifu
Spend a day at Asano Kajiya in Hashima, Gifu, making a utility knife with guidance from Taro Asano or an apprentice.
Norihiro Miyairi — Sword Appreciation and Kogatana Engraving
Visit swordsmith Norihiro Miyairi in Tomi, Nagano, for sword appreciation and a guided kogatana engraving experience.