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Cleanse Your Mind in a Sacred Waterfall "Takigyo" Odawara

By GOEN
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$215 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Step under a sacred waterfall and feel the spirit of Japan.
  • Cleanse your mind and body through a once-in-a-lifetime cultural ritual.
  • A powerful blend of nature, spirituality, and tradition—just outside Tokyo.
Activity location
    • Odawara
    • Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 日本、〒250-0045 神奈川県小田原市城山1丁目1−1 | Meeting Point: In front of the statue at Odawara Station West Exit at 7:30. Please meet in front of the statue located just outside the West Exit of Odawara Station. After passing through the ticket gates, follow the signs to the West Exit, and you will see the statue right outside. If you have any trouble finding it, feel free to contact me!
    • Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan

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Cleanse Your Mind in a Sacred Waterfall "Takigyo" Odawara
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$214.93 x 2 AdultsNZ$429.86

Total
Price is NZ$429.86
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up at station
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    Takigyo Experience with Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural and Spiritual Briefing at the Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rental of Traditional Fundoshi or Practice Wear
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    Towel Rental
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals or drinks
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    Personal Insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Touching the exhibits
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 95 years, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Would you like to experience a state of “nothingness” by immersing yourself in one of Japan’s most traditional spiritual practices—Takigyo (waterfall meditation)?
Under the guidance of a local host, you’ll learn the meaning, rituals, and mindset behind this practice, and experience being under a sacred waterfall within a temple's serene grounds.
This is an authentic cultural experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Perfect for beginners, this activity includes full support and explanation.
The temple is nestled in nature, easily accessible from Tokyo, offering a peaceful retreat into the heart of Japanese tradition.

Experience Flow
Meet at the temple
Gather at the designated temple and check in with the guide.

Introduction & safety prayer
Learn about the meaning and rituals of Takigyo, followed by a brief safety ceremony inside the temple.

Move to the waterfall & practice
Walk to the waterfall and experience Takigyo under the guidance of the host.

Return to the temple & end of tour
Change clothes and the experience concludes at the temple.

Location

Activity location
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    • Odawara
    • Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 日本、〒250-0045 神奈川県小田原市城山1丁目1−1 | Meeting Point: In front of the statue at Odawara Station West Exit at 7:30. Please meet in front of the statue located just outside the West Exit of Odawara Station. After passing through the ticket gates, follow the signs to the West Exit, and you will see the statue right outside. If you have any trouble finding it, feel free to contact me!
    • Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan