Embark on a pilgrimage to the three most powerful spiritual spots in the Kanto region: Kashima Shrine, Katori Shrine, and Ikisu Shrine!
We'll also take you to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, one of the three major Fudo temples in the Kanto region!
Enjoy easy travel with our bus tour! We also have departure dates that are considered auspicious and bring good fortune♪
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Booking on request Once we receive a booking request, we will start arranging the tour. Please be reminded that the arrangement is not guaranteed.
*This fee is the tour fee calculated as of 26 JAN 2026 *Vacancy information will fluctuate from time to time, so please refer to it as a guide. Please note that there may be occasions when the tour becomes fully booked before you complete your reservation.
Recommended points
◆What is the Eastern Japan Three Shrines Pilgrimage? The pilgrimage to the three shrines of Eastern Japan was the second most popular pilgrimage in the Edo period after the pilgrimage to Ise Shrine, and it attracted such fervent devotion that it was called "the purification pilgrimage to the three shrines before the pilgrimage to Ise Shrine." The three shrines of the eastern provinces are Kashima Shrine, Katori Shrine, and Ikisu Shrine, and they are said to be the most powerful spiritual spots in the Kanto region. If you connect the locations of the three shrines of the eastern provinces on a map, their relative positions form a triangle. There are rumors that strange things happen in this triangular zone.
Kashima Shrine It is said to be the oldest shrine in the Kanto region and the head shrine of all shrines. It is believed to bestow overall good fortune upon one's work and life. It is famous for prayers for victory in competitions and other endeavors.
Katori Shrine We will guide you to "Sanbonsugi," said to be one of the most powerful spiritual sites in Chiba. The center of a cedar tree is hollow and is believed to emit powerful energy.
Ikisu Shrine On either side of the torii gate are square wells said to bring good fortune! On the right is the "male bottle," which has a bottle shaped like a sake flask, and on the left is the "female bottle" (megame), from which clear water springs forth. It is also famous as a spot for finding love.
■We also have departure dates that are considered auspicious and bring good fortune♪ 2/8...One grain per day 5/5...One grain million times day/Ten'on day
★Ichiryu Manbai Day (a day when one seed yields ten thousandfold)... One of the auspicious days in the Japanese calendar that has existed since ancient times, and is the perfect day to start something new. ★Tensha-nichi (a day of great fortune)...the most auspicious day in the Japanese calendar. ★Ten'on-bi (Day of Heavenly Grace)... An auspicious day when one can receive blessings from heaven. ★Tiger Day... Considered an auspicious day, especially known as a "day to attract wealth." ★Taian (a lucky day in the Japanese calendar)... A good day for everything, including travel and marriage.
◆Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
A power spot visited by approximately 10 million people annually. The "Mie Pagoda," a nationally designated important cultural property, and the "Komyo-do Hall," famous as a spot for fulfilling romantic wishes, etc. This temple is a designated Important Cultural Property and holds significant historical value. Omotesando is lined with many shops, including sweets shops and rice cracker shops. You can also enjoy shopping and trying local food♪
◆Includes a delicious bento box For lunch, celebrate with a sea bream! We've prepared a bento box featuring sea bream broth!
Kashima Shrine enshrines Takemikazuchi-no-Okami, who is revered as the god of martial arts. It is a famous shrine where professional soccer teams come every year to pray for victory, and in recent years it has also attracted attention as a power spot. Along the inner approach to the shrine, there is a "deer park" called "Rokuen" where about 20 deer are kept. In the age of mythology, it is said that Amenokaku-no-Kami, the god of deer, acted as a messenger to deliver the command of Amaterasu-Omikami to the enshrined deity Takemikazuchi-no-Okami, and this is the reason why deer are still cherished as messengers of the gods today.
Ikisu Shrine
Of the three major shrines in eastern Japan, Ikisu Shrine is quieter and more serene than the other two. It enshrines Kunado-no-kami as its main deity, with the three Sumiyoshi gods and Amenotorifune-no-kami as auxiliary deities. A hidden gem at Ikisu Shrine is the two square wells called "Oshioi" located on either side of the large torii gate (the first torii) along the Hitachi-Tone River. Small torii gates are built inside each well, and if you look into the water, you can faintly see two jars. These two jars are called "Ogame" (male jar) and "Megame" (female jar), and it is said that they have been continuously gushing with pure water for over 1000 years. This Shinobu-i well is considered one of Japan's three most sacred springs, along with Akebono-i in Ise (Mie Prefecture) and Naoi in Yamashiro (Kyoto Prefecture).
Katori Shrine
Katori Shrine (Katori City), located in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, is a famous power spot in the Kanto region. Katori Shrine (Katori City) is the head shrine of approximately 400 Katori shrines nationwide and is one of the three shrines in eastern Japan that were permitted to use the name "Jingu" (Grand Shrine). Admiral Togo Heihachiro is enshrined at Katori Shrine and is worshipped as a god of victory. The bright red gate tower, a symbol of the shrine, is a valuable structure registered as an Important Cultural Property. Built in 1700, the same year as the main shrine, the gate tower is an impressive symbolic building of Katori Shrine with its vivid vermilion color. The gate tower has two levels, with 12 pillars supporting the lower level.
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, affectionately known as "Narita's Fudo-sama"
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is located near Narita International Airport, Japan's gateway to the skies. It is the head temple of the Chizan branch of the Shingon sect and was founded in 940 by Abbot Kancho, making it one of the nation's leading sacred sites with a history of over 1,000 years. Affectionately known as "Narita's Fudo-sama," the temple grounds contain five nationally important cultural properties as well as numerous historical halls and pagodas, and it is also known as a place for good fortune and improved luck. The Setsubun Festival, held every year on the day before the beginning of spring, is famous for the participation of sumo wrestlers and entertainers. The temple also has deep ties to Kabuki, and the first Danjuro, who gained popularity by incorporating the aragoto style of Kabuki, exemplified by "Shibaraku" and "Narukami," was not blessed with an heir. It is said that he prayed earnestly for a child at the Yakushido, the main hall of Naritasan at the time, and was granted his long-awaited first son.
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*Aboard a vehicle refers to riding aboard vehicles other than buses, such as trains and cable cars. Aboard a vessel refers to riding aboard vessels such as pleasure boats and cruise ships.
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Day1
Kashima Shrine
Ikisu Shrine
Katori Shrine
Tokyo (Meet and depart at 7:30)
○ Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (A power spot visited by 10 million people annually / approximately 70 minutes)
○ Katori Shrine (One of the top power spots in the Kanto region / Approximately 70 minutes)
○ Ikisu Shrine (A shrine where a well is the object of worship / approximately 40 minutes)
○ Kashima Shrine (The head shrine of approximately 600 Kashima shrines nationwide / approximately 70 minutes)
Tokyo (around 18:00-20:30) * Total bus driving distance: approximately 215km
Please arrive at the meeting place at least 5 minutes before departure time.
Meals
[Breakfast] × [Lunch] Bento box [Dinner] ×
Important matters
*This tour is basically operated for Japanese travelers on a seat-in-coach basis. Guiding or instructional materials will be provided only in Japanese. However, you will get the necessary information and written documents in English/Chinese for your convenience. In case of an emergency, your tour conductor will use translation apps to contact you on tablet devices. 《About the decision of tour operation》 *In case of cancellation…We will let you know at least 4 days before the departure date. *If no additional contacts are made from us, the tour will be operated as scheduled. Once you make a reservation, we will not send any emails except confirmation/cancellation. You can verify the meeting time and meeting place on the member page→Click on 'Schedule' and find the tour information. Kindly come over to the meeting place on the day of departure. *No guide is accompanied for this tour. The tour conductor will manage the tour itinerary (no sightseeing guide will be provided). *Please understand this in advance that seats on the bus may be shared or in front of or behind each other depending on the number of participants. We cannot accommodate your request for bus, train or boat seating. *Adult & Child fee (applied to 6 and older) will be the same. Infant fee (aged 3-5 years old) includes only a bus seat. No service other than a bus seat will be provided. *Due to the "Great Reiwa Renovation" at Kashima Jingu, the Heiden, Haiden, Okumiya, and Romon gate may not be viewable (started Nov 2020, scheduled completion JUN 2026). *Bento lunches are scheduled to be eaten on the bus. Thank you for your understanding.
Tour conditions
No. of tour days
1 Day(s)
Minimum number of participants
25
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Accompanied by tour conductor
Type or name of transportation facility
Round trip: Chartered sightseeing bus
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Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 0
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■ The above schedule and prices are as of October 20, 2025. Due to the schedules of transportation such as JR trains, buses, and ferries, as well as weather, local conditions, road conditions, etc., The itinerary, sightseeing locations, order of visits, meal details, and return location may be subject to change. ■If you cancel your trip after the travel contract has been concluded due to your own circumstances, you will be charged the cancellation fee stated in the travel terms and conditions. ■A staff member will be waiting at the meeting point holding a "Hankyu Trapics" sign (board or flag). Please confirm the course name and register using the name of the group representative. Please come to the registration desk only when all members of your group are present. ■Smoking is prohibited on buses, trains, and ferries. Please also wear your seatbelt while on the bus. ■The values in <> and () indicate the planned duration of stay. (This may vary depending on circumstances.) ■There will be no bus guide on board, so there will be no sightseeing commentary during the bus ride. ■Please note that we may not be able to accommodate changes to your bus boarding location if made less than 10 days before your departure. ■As this is a group arrangement, seating arrangements and booking status may result in seats being separated within the group (e.g., front and back). Please leave the bus seating arrangement to us. You can check the bus companies we use according to our standards on our website. ■This tour can be booked for even just one person. ■Menu items may change depending on availability and season. We cannot accommodate individual requests for changes to the menu. ■ Tourist information leaflets and other materials distributed by tour conductor are generally in Japanese. ■We do not provide Itinerary. If you need one, please take a screenshot of the product page and save it. ■If you need to temporarily or permanently leave the tour, please inform tour conductor. You will be required to sign a departure form waiving all rights during and after your absence. ■The scenery in the photos may differ from the actual scenery depending on the time of year you travel and the weather conditions. ■Depending on road conditions and other circumstances on the day, the return location may differ from the meeting place. ■All images are for illustrative purposes only. ■The bus companies to be used will be km Mobility Service or bus companies operating in the Kanto area (according to our standards). You can check the bus companies we use according to our standards on our website. ↓ http://www.hankyu-travel.com/yakkan/buslist.php ■On the day of departure, the bus company may be changed due to a malfunction in the bus vehicle or the driver's health (we are not liable for changes due to these reasons).
When you apply for this tour via the Internet, no application confirmation letter or pamphlets will be mailed to you. Please confirm via the Application Completed e-mail", which will be sent to you after you have completed the application procedure, and the Member menu. The details of the course can be confirmed via the Explanation of Terms & Conditions" displayed during the application procedure, so please print it out and keep it. If you are unable to print it out, please contact us via the email address below. You may, however, be sent an application confirmation letter and pamphlets, depending on the details of your application.
Issue of Explanation of Terms & Conditions
The Explanation of Terms & Conditions will be issued to you onscreen (HTML). Depending on the method of application, it may be sent to you after the completion of your application.
Cancellation of Tour Contract / Refunds
(1) Cancellation before the start of the tour
[1] You may cancel the Tour Contract at any time by paying the cancellation fee set forth below. The "Tour Contract Cancellation Date" in the schedule below is the day when we confirm the cancellation request you have made during Our Company's business hours on a business day.
Tour Contract Cancellation Date(Counting back from the day prior to the commencement of the tour)
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Cancellation on or after the 10th day prior to the day preceding the date of the commencement of the tour(excluding [2] to [5])
20% of the tour fee
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Cancellation on or after the 7th day prior to the day preceding the date of the commencement of the tour(excluding [3] to [5])
30% of the tour fee
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Cancellation on the day preceding the commencement of the tour
40% of the tour fee
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Cancellation on the day the tour starts
50% of the tour fee
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Failure to show up without notice or cancellation after the commencement of the tour
100% of the tour fee
Note: "After the commencement of the tour" refers "The time the receiving of the provided services began", as provided for in the Special Compensation Rules, onwards Examples of "After the commencement of the tour" * In the case of the tour conductor, the Company's staff, or reception personnel receiving clients: the time when the reception procedure has been completed * In the case of the Company is not receiving clients and the clients have an airline ticket: the time when luggage inspections, etc., have been completed in the area of the airport where only passengers can enter * In the case of Tour Contracts including the use of a chartered ship: in accordance with the separately provided provisions for cancellation fees (including when specified in Pamphlets, etc.)
