Experience Traditional Rice Cooking and a Dietary Therapy at Shirataki Forest

Highlights

  • Eastern medicine dietary tour guided by an expert
  • Cook rice in a historic forest house once used by monks
  • Learn dietary therapy with fresh rice and Toba's seasonal foods
  • Balance your mind and body, and gain vitality for tomorrow

What to expect

Join a 3-hour tour at Shirataki Daimyojin to learn dietary therapy and cook traditional rice. Enjoy Toba's seasonal seafood, guided by an Eastern medicine expert. Ideal for families, friends, or couples.

About this experience

Starting at
10:00

Schedule

  1. Meet at Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot (Shirataki Forest Activity Reception)
  2. \Guide Introduction/
    ■Kyoko Hanai
    A retreat coordinator inspired by Masahiro Ouchi's workshop. She is based in Ise-Shima Toba and offers programs.

    - Dietary Therapy Coordinator
    - Representative of Ise-Shima Local Food Therapy Research Association
    - Body Therapist
    - Color Therapist
    - Reiki Healing Master
  3. Visit the "Donguri Hut"
    Visit the "Donguri Hut" in Shirataki Forest, a historic site where ascetic monks once trained. This traditional house is located in a small forest settlement.
  4. Experience Traditional Kamado Rice
    Experience traditional kamado rice cooking in a historic house. Stoke the fire with wood and cook rice yourself. In about 30 minutes, enjoy delicious kamado-cooked rice!
  5. Enjoy the Freshly Cooked Rice You Made
    Enjoy the freshly cooked rice you made, complete with a delicious crispy crust unique to kamado cooking. Savor it alongside seaweed and seafood from Toba, appreciating nature's bounty. This authentic cooking experience will surely be memorable.
  6. Freshly Cooked Rice With Miso Soup and Local Side Dishes
    Enjoy freshly cooked rice with miso soup and local side dishes, along with Toba's seasonal ingredients. Savor charcoal-grilled seafood to nourish your body and balance your energy.
    *The menu may vary by season.
  7. Learn About Eastern Dietary Therapy
    Learn Eastern dietary therapy and simple health practices during a meal. The session includes a lecture on the importance of chewing for health.
  8. Conclude at Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot

    Shirataki Daimyojin 635-3 Funatsucho Toba, Mie 517-0045 Japan

    Shirataki Daimyojin Parking Lot — Shirataki Daimyojin 635-3 Funatsucho Toba, Mie 517-0045 Japan

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