Deep in the forest of Shirataki, where monks once practiced asceticism, is the only place in Ise-Shima where you can experience waterfall meditation. This is a popular spot visited by 1,300 people even though the country was going through the COVID-19 pandemic. The rigorous experience amid nature is very easy to join and has recently gained popularity among young people. After purifying your body and soul with waterfall meditation, warm-up and relax your stiff muscles in a tent sauna in the forest. Feel free to enjoy this private space in the forest all by yourself.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
In the forest of Shirataki, where monks once practiced asceticism, is the only place in Ise-Shima where you can experience waterfall meditation.
The tent sauna is reserved for one group, and guests do not need any other equipment (swimsuits are required).
Enjoy this private space in the forest all by yourself.
【SCHEDULE】
This experience starts at 9:00/12:00/15:00.
[00:00]Registration will take place in front of Morinochaya Shirataki [00:05] A guide will take visitors to Shirataki Waterfall. [00:15] Guests will then change clothes and start the waterfall meditation ceremony. [00:30] (Guests with a swimsuit will then change for the) Sauna experience [02:30] After changing clothes, guests will receive a certificate of completion for their meditation and a charm. [03:00] Experience ends.
【THINGS TO NOTE】
Duration： 3 hours
Meeting point：In front of Morinochaya Shirataki [MAP] 635-3 Funatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, Japan 517-0045
Access： ・15 minutes from Toba IC of Ise Expressway ・15 minute walk from Kintetsu Funatsu Station
Language support：Japanese, English（written instructions）
Excluded：Avail. For Rental: Bath towels, sauna ponchos, chairs for outdoor bathing space, tents, jinbei (women only)
Items to bring：Women must bring swimwear for the sauna and innerwear for the meditation experience.
Free WI-FI：No
Toilet：Yes (western-style)
【CANCELLATION POLICY】
7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price 3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price
