The special worship program for selected participants

*PLAN NAME  

The special worship program for  selected participants   

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This plan provides special worship for selected participants. 
You can offer a special prayer inside the main hall of the shrine, and experience the mysterious power.   A limited program for the person who would like to receive the blessing  of Japanese Shinto with 2600 years of history.
The date, time and the contents of the prayer can be adjusted upon request.

【Outline】
【Lecture】Learn about the history of the Japanese and Shintoism (40 mins)
【Break】Seasonal Japanese confectionery  (20 mins)
【Lecture】 Learn about the blessing of the shrine and the meanings of manners (40 mins)
【Experience】 Practice of worship manners (30 mins)
【Practice】Shrine visit and introduction of the facility (30 mins)
【Special prayer】Special prayer inside the main hall of the shrine (30 mins)
【Confirmation】Explanation of the amulet, the giving of goods from the shrine and commemorative photographing (20 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 can 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 be able 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 blessing of Shinto and the worship manners 　
Next you will learn the blessing of Shinto and how to offer prayers at a shrine. You will learn about the 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.

5. Certification 　
Those who complete this special program will receive a 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.  Utilize the results you earned and get a better fortune! 
Please feel free to ask the staff if you have questions.

7. Special worship inside the main hall of the shrine
A special religious service will be held just for you inside the main hall of the shrine.  Experience the mysterious and genuine prayer.  

8. Amulet and the giving of goods from the shrine
Receive gifts of the gods,  a charm and an amulet, and lean how to keep them properly.

9. End of the program / photographing
Japanese gods will bestow hope and powers on you.  Through this experience, we wish you will feel the invisible divine power of Shinto and that your wishes and dreams will come true.  

*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.
・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!!名額限制超稀有特別參拜體驗！】.

＊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.