Discover Mori Machi’s hidden gems: traditional shrines, kyudo, calligraphy, and authentic cuisine. A cultural wonderland awaits just 40 minutes from Kakegawa.
Discover Mori Machi’s hidden gems: traditional shrines, kyudo, calligraphy, and authentic cuisine. A cultural wonderland awaits just 40 minutes from Kakegawa.
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Mori - Consider taking an anime-themed train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station in Shizuoka Prefecture to Morimachi, a haven of Japanese culture.
Explore the 1,500-year-old Oguni Shrine and Kotomachi Pond, and take a relaxing walk along paths adorned with over 1,000 colorful maple trees. Afterwards, enjoy Japanese snacks at Kotomachi Yokocho, located…
- Mori - Consider taking an anime-themed train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station in Shizuoka Prefecture to Morimachi, a haven of Japanese culture.
Explore the 1,500-year-old Oguni Shrine and Kotomachi Pond, and take a relaxing walk along paths adorned with over 1,000 colorful maple trees. Afterwards, enjoy Japanese snacks at Kotomachi Yokocho, located right in front of the shrine.
Next, savor traditional dishes at a century-old Japanese restaurant or try healthy vegetable ramen at Kinjiro Ramen, set in a beautifully restored 100-year-old traditional house.
Then, engage in traditional Japanese archery (kyudo) at Amenomiya Shrine with guidance from a genuine priest. Alternatively, try calligraphy at SUIKOU’s studio, where you can create your own piece or purchase her artwork.
Finally, visit an AKAYAKI pottery workshop to admire or buy exquisite red pottery unique to Morimachi, once gifted to Emperor Taisho.
Afterwards, return to Kakegawa by train and catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo or Osaka. Enjoy a compact one-day trip immersed in Japanese culture!

- English Guide
- Calligraphy tools
- Archery tools
- English Guide
- Calligraphy tools
- Archery tools
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
A delightful 40-minute journey on a quaint local train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station leads to a hidden treasure — a wonderland of Japanese culture that many have yet to discover. Plus, there are no long lines to endure.
Discover traditional shrines, engage in kyudo (Japanese archery) or calligraphy, indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen, and…
A delightful 40-minute journey on a quaint local train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station leads to a hidden treasure — a wonderland of Japanese culture that many have yet to discover. Plus, there are no long lines to endure.
Discover traditional shrines, engage in kyudo (Japanese archery) or calligraphy, indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen, and appreciate exquisite Japanese pottery.
With an English-speaking guide, enjoy a leisurely tour brimming with cultural experiences and unforgettable memories.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.