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6 EXPERIENCE

③Japanese Culture

Private Japanese tea ceremony experience
Guests experiencing tea ceremony at Okeiko Japan

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Japanese
Culture

A private cultural journey on Miyajima, from kimono, tea ceremony and calligraphy to Itsukushima Shrine and views of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen.

KIMONOTEA CEREMONYCALLIGRAPHYMINDFULNESS

OKEIKO JAPAN

Entrance to Okeiko Japan at a historic temple on Miyajima
At a historic temple on Miyajima, the Okeiko Japan experience begins.
A guest in kimono spending a quiet moment in the garden of a historic temple
A quiet moment in the garden of a historic temple, dressed in kimono.

Okeiko Japan

Entrance to Okeiko Japan at a historic temple on Miyajima
Okeiko Japan EntranceAt a historic temple on Miyajima, your Japanese cultural experience begins.
A guest in kimono walking through the garden of a historic temple
Kimono in MiyajimaDressed in kimono, stroll through the garden of a historic temple and enjoy the unhurried rhythm of Miyajima.
Calligraphy experience in a space of prayer inside a historic temple
Calligraphy ExperienceIn a space of prayer, calm the mind and discover the art of Japanese calligraphy.
Tea ceremony experience while dressed in kimono
Tea CeremonyDressed in kimono, prepare tea and experience the spirit of Japanese hospitality.

What You Will Experience

Experience Japanese culture and the rhythm of Miyajima over a full day.

At Okeiko Japan, experience kimono dressing, tea ceremony and calligraphy. We connect these with lunch on Miyajima, a visit to Itsukushima Shrine and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen. Because travel and dressing require time, this experience is offered as a Full Day or an overnight journey—not as a Half Day.

Scenes From The Journey

From culture to prayer and stillness.

After tea ceremony and calligraphy, enter the sacred atmosphere of Itsukushima Shrine, the beauty of Miyajima and quiet moments surrounded by water and greenery. Each experience is connected into one unhurried story.

The vermilion corridors of Itsukushima Shrine
Quiet light falls across the vermilion corridors of Itsukushima Shrine.
Deer resting among the deep greenery of Miyajima
Deer resting in the quiet greenery of Miyajima.
A sacred prayer space at Itsukushima Shrine
A quiet moment within a place of prayer, preserved through generations.
A quiet waterside path surrounded by moss-covered stones
At the waterside of Hyotan Sajiki, the sound of water and greenery gently ease the mind.
The Seto Inland Sea and islands from Shishiiwa Observatory on Mount Misen
The calm Seto Inland Sea and its islands, seen from Shishiiwa Observatory on Mount Misen.
The illuminated Great Torii reflected on the water at night
A view revealed only by staying overnight on Miyajima—the illuminated Great Torii reflected on the water in the island’s quiet evening.

Why We Chose This Experience

Culture is not something to watch. It is something to enter.

Why we chose this cultural experience

We want you to experience wearing kimono, preparing matcha and writing calligraphy not as a series of brief activities, but as time spent slowly entering Japanese culture in the special setting of Miyajima.

When your clothing changes, even your pace and the way you see the landscape begin to change. You engage with tea ceremony and calligraphy, visit Itsukushima Shrine and look across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen. We carefully shape the entire day so that its flow becomes part of your lasting travel memories.

We chose this experience because Japanese culture is best understood not by observing it from a distance, but by slowing down and becoming part of it—even if only for a day.

Example Journeys

Two model journeys

Choose between a Full Day of cultural experiences and a Two Days / One Night journey that includes Miyajima at night, an early-morning stroll and a formal prayer at the main sanctuary.

① Full Day

Japanese culture in one day

Enjoy kimono, tea ceremony, calligraphy, lunch on Miyajima, views from Mount Misen and a visit to Itsukushima Shrine as one continuous day.

② Two Days / One Night

Stay on Miyajima for Two Days / One Night

Unlike the Full Day journey, this two-day experience includes an overnight stay on Miyajima, allowing you to enjoy an evening walk, the quiet island at night, an early-morning stroll and a formal prayer at the main sanctuary of Itsukushima Shrine.

① Full Day

Duration: approximately 9 hours

08:30

Pickup at your hotel

Travel by private vehicle to Miyajimaguchi.

09:30

Ferry to Miyajima

Cross to the island by ferry.

10:00

Kimono dressing

Enter the world of Japanese culture through traditional dress.

11:00

Tea ceremony and calligraphy

Experience Japanese culture at Okeiko Japan.

12:30

Lunch on Miyajima

Enjoy seasonal cuisine at a relaxed pace.

14:00

Mount Misen by ropeway

Take in panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands from the mountain.

16:15

Visit Itsukushima Shrine

Travel from Mount Misen to Itsukushima Shrine and visit at a comfortable pace.

17:30

Return to your hotel

Transfer to your hotel on Miyajima or in Hiroshima City.

② Miyajima Overnight Experience

2 Days / 1 Night

Day 1 — Settle into Miyajima
08:30

Pickup at your hotel

Travel by private vehicle to Miyajimaguchi.

09:30

Ferry to Miyajima

Cross to the island by ferry.

10:00

Kimono dressing

Enter the world of Japanese culture through traditional dress.

11:00

Tea ceremony and calligraphy

Experience Japanese culture at Okeiko Japan.

12:30

Lunch on Miyajima

Enjoy seasonal cuisine at a relaxed pace.

14:00

Mount Misen by ropeway

Take in panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands from the mountain.

16:30

Check in at your ryokan

Leave your luggage, take a short rest and step out into Miyajima at dusk.

17:00

Evening walk through Miyajima

Stroll through streets that take on a calmer character after the daytime crowds.

18:30

Kaiseki dinner at the ryokan

Spend a relaxed evening enjoying seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea.

20:00

Night cruise

If requested, view the illuminated Great Torii from the water.

Day 2 — Experience Miyajima’s sacred atmosphere
07:00

Early-morning walk on Miyajima

Experience the island’s quiet atmosphere before the daytime crowds arrive.

08:30

Breakfast at the ryokan

Enjoy breakfast at a relaxed pace with the morning scenery.

10:00

Formal prayer at the main sanctuary of Itsukushima Shrine

Receive a formal prayer in the sacred atmosphere—an experience unique to this journey.

11:30

Free time and shopping

Enjoy the island at your own pace.

13:00

Lunch on Miyajima

Enjoy lunch while reflecting on your journey.

14:30

Transfer to your hotel or Hiroshima City

Travel by private vehicle to your preferred destination.

Duration & Price

Model plan pricing

① Full Day — approximately 9 hours

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

1–2 guests

¥99,000 including tax

Toyota Alphard

1–4 guests

¥110,000 including tax

② Miyajima Overnight Experience — 2 Days / 1 Night

The displayed Two Days / One Night plan price includes lunch on Day 1 and ropeway fares. No tipping is required.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

1–2 guests

¥165,000 including tax

Toyota Alphard

1–4 guests

¥187,000 including tax

Prices shown are per vehicle and include Japanese consumption tax.

The same price applies from one guest up to the stated vehicle capacity.

Full Day prices include private concierge service, private vehicle, tolls, parking, hotel pickup and drop-off, and standard round-trip Miyajima ferry fares. Miyajima Overnight Experience prices include lunch on Day 1, ropeway fares, two days of private concierge and vehicle service. No tipping is required. Guest accommodation, meals and drinks, formal prayer fees, Okeiko Japan experience fees, English support fees and the night cruise are charged separately.

Estimated total for two guests · 2 Days / 1 Night From approximately ¥460,000

This estimate covers the main costs of the private vehicle, required English support, Okeiko Japan, lunch on Day 1, ropeway fares, the night cruise, and one night of accommodation including dinner, breakfast and service charges. No tipping is required. Your formal quotation will reflect the ryokan, room category, dining preferences, formal prayer and any additional arrangements.

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Included

What is included

  • Private concierge service
  • Private vehicle
  • Tolls and parking
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip Miyajima ferry fares
  • Mineral water and oshibori towels
  • In-vehicle Wi-Fi and USB charging
No tipping is required for the model plan, English support or Okeiko Japan experience fees.

Essential Arrangements

Required arrangements for each plan

English-language support and Okeiko Japan are required for the Japanese Culture journey. The Two Days / One Night plan also requires accommodation, dining and related Miyajima Overnight Experience arrangements. The following tax-inclusive fees or custom quotations are added to the selected model plan.

① Required arrangements for Full Day

REQUIRED REQUIRED 01

English-language support

+¥49,500including tax

English-language accompaniment for the Full Day journey, supporting essential communication during dressing, cultural activities, venue visits, dining and travel.

Confirm as a required arrangement
REQUIRED REQUIRED 02

Okeiko Japan

per guest¥16,500including tax

Includes kimono rental and dressing, tea ceremony and calligraphy. The fee is charged for each participating guest.

Confirm as a required arrangement

② Required arrangements for Two Days / One Night

REQUIRED REQUIRED 01

English-language support

+¥99,000including tax

English-language accompaniment over two days, supporting essential communication during cultural activities, walking, dining, travel and the formal prayer at Itsukushima Shrine.

Confirm as a required arrangement
REQUIRED REQUIRED 02

Okeiko Japan

per guest¥16,500including tax

Includes kimono rental and dressing, tea ceremony and calligraphy. The fee is charged for each participating guest.

Confirm as a required arrangement
REQUIRED REQUIRED 03

Miyajima Overnight Experience

Custom quotation

Based on the formal Two Days / One Night journey, we arrange the ryokan, dining and night cruise according to your preferences. Guest accommodation, meals and drinks, and formal prayer fees are charged separately.

Confirm as a required arrangement for the overnight plan
Estimated total for two guests, including required arrangements · 2 Days / 1 Night From approximately ¥460,000

This estimated total combines the model plan price with the required arrangements listed above: required English support, Okeiko Japan, lunch on Day 1, ropeway fares, the night cruise, and one night of accommodation including dinner, breakfast and service charges for two guests. No tipping is required. Your formal quotation will reflect the ryokan, room category, dining preferences, formal prayer and any additional arrangements.

Payment Required English support is billed by Hiroshima Premium Concierge. Okeiko Japan, accommodation charges (including dinner, breakfast and service charges), and any additional food and beverages are payable locally on the day. No tipping is required. The night cruise is covered by Hiroshima Premium Concierge.

INCLUDED

Included in the price

Dedicated concierge service
Vehicle
Expressway tolls and parking
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mineral water and oshibori towels
In-vehicle Wi-Fi and USB charging
No tipping is required for the model plan, English support or Okeiko Japan experience fees.

No tipping is required for the model plan, English support or Okeiko Japan experience fees.

English-language support and Okeiko Japan are required for both model plans. Accommodation, dining and related Miyajima Overnight Experience arrangements are required for the Two Days / One Night plan. Guest accommodation, meals and drinks and formal prayer fees are charged separately. The night cruise is covered by Hiroshima Premium Concierge. A formal quotation will be provided after the details are confirmed. Specialist interpretation for business negotiations, medical matters or legal matters is not available.

Optional Arrangements

Optional arrangements

These arrangements are optional. Please select them only if desired.

OPTION 01

Professional photographer

Custom quotation

A professional photographer accompanies your journey and captures natural moments in kimono and during cultural activities. Editing and digital delivery are included in the custom quotation.

OPTION 02

A small gesture for a special occasion

Custom quotation

If requested, we can help arrange a simple bouquet or message card for a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon. Our support is limited to modest arrangements agreed in advance; elaborate decorations, event production and guaranteed surprises are not included.