Get a maximum blessing! A program to learn the history of the Japanese and Shintoism, and to practice the long-established worship manners

*PLAN NAME    

Get a maximum blessing! A program to learn the history of the Japanese and Shintoism, and to practice the long-established worship manners.     

*OUTLINE　

【Lecture】Learn about the history of the Japanese and Shintoism (40 mins)
【Break】Seasonal Japanese confectionery  (20 mins)
【Lecture】 Learn the blessing of the shrine and the meanings of manners (40 mins)
【Experience】 Practice of worship manners (40 mins)
【Traveling】Move to the shrine (10 mins)
【Practice】Shrine visit and the introduction of facility (60 mins)

*PLAN DETAILS        

1. Introduction
Greetings and general instructions 

2. The history of Shintoism and its philosophy
You will learn about the various aspects of the history and the philosophy of Shintoism, the religion rooted in the DNA of Japanese people, by watching a video and listening to the lecture. Through learning about this , you may understand the driving  force that made Japan a prosperous country.  Let's learn about the back side of the history that ordinary tours do not provide.   

3. Break time
To understand the lesson completely , it is necessary to have a break.  Seasonal Japanese confectionery will be served as well as a bottled tea.  Please enjoy and take a short rest.

4. Lecture on the divine force of Shinto and worship manners 
Next you will learn about the divine force of Shinto and how to offer prayers at a shrine. You will learn manners such as formal movement and posture for worship, how to use ritualistic tools at the shrine, and more.  By praying with the manners you learned, your prayer will be heard completely.  To become blessed by the Japanese gods, exercise the worship manners and get a better fortune!

5. Certification
The participant who completes this special program will receive the certificate of attendance.  

6. Introduction of the shrine facilities・the practice of worship manners
Move to the affiliated shrine, have an introduction of the facilities, and practice the formal worship manners you learned.  Exercise the manners you learned and get a better fortune!  

7. End of the program
How did you like the program? Shintoism will surely bring out your potential power and help you to find a ray of hope. Through this experience, we wish you will feel the invisible divine power of Shinto and that your wishes and dreams will come true.  Please feel free to ask the staff if you have questions.   

*NOTES

 【Access】
　Akasaka station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

【Age Limit】   
　15 years of age or older               　　　　　　　　　　    

【Language】     
　English, Chinese, Japanese

【Included】
　Textbook /tea/ seasonal Japanese confectionery/photo data (upon request)/certificate of attendance

【Additional Notes】

・You will be notified of the venue at your email address at least 3 days in advance.
・The tour will not be held if the minimum number of participants 3 is not met.
・You will be notified whether the tour is held or not at least 10 days before the scheduled tour date.     

※Please confirm that the program is held in English and Japanese.
　Please note the dates of event differ depending on the language spoken in the plan.
　If you like to book a plan held in Chinese language, please book from【好運最大化!!學習日本神道及參拜禮儀！】

＊Cancellation Policy

10 to 4 days before the tour date                        50%  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
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.