Experience : Iwate Prefecture

Sugawatari Cave - Stalactite Cave Spelunking (Iwaizumi Town) You can only experience the mystery of this untouched marvel of nature with reservations. Bring just your adventuresome spirit - rental helmets are available! Dates: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun Persons: 40 Time: 3 hrs Price: Adult 1530yen; Elem. S, Jr. JS 1020yen (discounts available for groups of 15 or more) Access: 40 mins by car from Iwaizumi Sta. Information: Ryusendo Office 0194-22-2566

Chusonji, Motsuji - Zen Meditation, Sutra Transcription, Buddhist Sermon (Hiraizumi Town) Take the time for centering, self-reflection, and spiritual experience at the famous temples of Chusonji and Motsuji, where the smell of history still wafts heavy on Hiraizumi's breezes. Dates: Year-round Persons: 10 - (confirm in advance) Time: Meditation 40 - 60 mins; Transcription 60 - 90 mins; Sermon 20 mins Prices Per Person: Meditation 200yen; Transcription 1000yen; Sermon: Chusonji 5000yen per school group, Motsuji by donation Access: 5 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Hiraizumi-Maesawa IC Information: Chusonji 0191-46-2211; Motsuji 0191-46-2331