Name: Hands-on Buddhist wood carving experience at a sacred site
Address: Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu, Izu, 410-2416, Japan

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Hands-on Buddhist wood carving experience at a sacred site

Address: Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture Izu 410-2416

Kids friendly

Price

18,000 yen (1 to 2persons), 9,000 yen per additional person

Yoshiwara Kannon Hall stands in Shuzenji Nature Park, offering views of Mount Fuji and long revered by the local community. Thirty-three stone Buddhas surround the hall, where Nyoirin Kannon, a compassionate female Bodhisattva, is enshrined. Here, you can carve your own wooden Jizo guardian charm. Jizo is a Buddhist deity believed to gently protect travelers and children with the generosity of the earth itself. Experience Japan’s 1,500-year-old tradition of Buddhist wood carving, feel the vitality of camphor wood, and enjoy a quiet, mindful moment in this sacred place of the Izu Peninsula.

Itinerary

1　9:30/13:00	Meet & greeting
2　9:35/13:05	The Summary of the Jizou
3　9:50/13:20	Carving1: wooden coaster (the drawing of Mt. Fuji)
4　10:05/14:45	Carving2: good-luck charm of Jizo statue
5　Around 12:00/15:30	Finish

Highlights

Availability/Operating Hours	All Year round / ①9:30-12:00 ②13:00-15:30
Meeting Time	10 minutes before the starting time
Meeting Place	Venue: Yoshiwara Kannon-do pavilion Address: in Shuzenji natural park, 1004-36, Horikiri, Izu-city, Shizuoka
Time Required	2 and a half hours
Price	18,000 yen (1 to 2persons), 9,000 yen per additional person
Number of persons	up to 8 persons
What’s included	・Lecture of carving good-luck charm of Jizo statue (camphor tree) ・Lecture of carving wooden coaster (Japanese cypress) ・Fabric pouch ・Sticker ・Post card
What to bring	Curiosity
Language	English
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	Yes (13 years old and over)
Reservation	at least two weeks in advance
Payment Option	Cash only
Cancellation Policy	None
Notes	The workshop is done whilst sitting down. The workshop requires using sharp tools. The instructor cannot be held liable for any damage or injury.