Shirataki Home

Shirataki Forest was once a place where ascetic practitioners undertook spiritual training.
At the old folk house “Shirataki Donguri Hut,” located beside the forest in the small community of Funatsu, you will stoke a fire with firewood on a traditional kamado hearth and cook rice the old-fashioned way.
After the rice is cooked, enjoy it alongside seasonal ingredients from Toba while learning about dietary health principles based on Eastern medicine with a retreat coordinator.
This experience helps you refresh your mind and body and restore your energy for the days ahead.

For Those Interested in Participating

• Advance reservations are required for this experience.
• The experience may be canceled depending on weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• You may take photos or videos of yourself or your group, but please refrain from photographing or recording others without their consent.

Reservation Required

Experience Fee: ¥13,600 (tax included)
Included in the fee: Retreat coordinator fee, lunch (materials fee), facility fee, insurance fee

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

What to bring:
• Comfortable clothes, athletic shoes, change of clothes (*optional – smoky smell from preparing lunch may linger), drinks

Please note:
The tour guide only speaks Japanese. An Interpreter can be arranged at a surcharge.

Meeting Point: In front of the Shirataki Daimyojin parking lot (Activity Reception at Shirataki no Mori)
A guide will escort you to the waterfall and provide instructions for the waterfall meditation.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please be sure to contact us in advance.
No cancellation fees will be charged.

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