Takishugyo: A One-Day Nature Experience![七沢観音寺日帰り滝修行体験！]

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Experience the Ultimate Refresh in Nanasawa's Nature—Takishugyo & Skin-Nourishing Hot Springs

On Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, join us for a special refresh event in the peaceful mountains of Atsugi, where you can reset from your everyday routine.

Takishugyo, a traditional Japanese purification ritual, guided step-by-step by the head priest of Nanasawa Kannon-ji Temple, is perfect for first-timers. Immerse yourself in the clear waters of the natural power spot "Ogama Benzaiten," wash away your worries, and then head to "Koutaku-ji Onsen." There, you'll enjoy a luxurious experience with skin-nourishing hot springs and delicious Japanese cuisine that leaving you feeling restored in both body and mind.

Date & Time

On Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 / 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Event will be cancelled in case of rain or rising water levels.
* Check-in: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Meeting place

Koutaku-ji Temple Parking Lot
 2602 Nanasawa, Atsugi City

Nanasawa kannon-ji temple

Nanasawa Kannon-ji is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Bato Kannon Bosatsu( the horse-headed Kannon) and Fuji-Sengen Daibosatsu.
​In folklore, Uesugi Sadamasa, the lord of the Nanasawa castle, hold a memorial service for his favorite horse Tsukikage in the 15 century, Muromachi period.
​Fuji-Sengen Daibosatsu, known as the Great Buddha of Nanasawa, is enshrined in Seishi-do Hall next to main Hall. The statue of Buddha was made by a holy priest in the 17 century , early Edo period.  It is believed to have a special power for bringing people together.
​In the temple ground, there are a lot of animals like chickens, tortoises and geese. They were sheltered by the chief priest and now heal many worshipers together with a well-known parrot called Hinata-chan which is a mascot of Nanasawa Kannon-ji temple.You can find a variety of original items of this temple, for example, a good luck charm and a bird motif Goshuin (a red ink stamp as proof of your visit to the temple).

The message from the chief priest of Nanasawa Kannon-ji temple

We invite you to experience the traditional Japanese culture and feel the Japanese spirituality through Takishugyo (waterfall training). Takishugyo helps cleanse the mental stress that has been accumulated from frustration in our daily lives.
While doing Takishugyo, you will chant a mantra in order to keep yourself calm and become one with the spirits of nature. In Japan, it is considered that spirits dwell in every phenomenon of nature.
​Through the experience of feeling your “original holy self”, you will be able to change your actions and mind. The state of purified body and mind is called Rokkon-Shojo in Buddhist terms. Please gain and try to maintain this state. And when you want to be purified or you feel less energetic, we hope you come back to Atsugi again to do Japanese Takishugyo!!

Lunch and Hot Spring Bathing

Koutaku-ji Onsen Gyokusui-ro
 2607 Nanasawa, Atsugi City

Lunch Menu

Access

By Public transport

【Guests from the Tokyo area】
From Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line, take the rapid express train(approx. 50 mins), get off the train at Hon-Atsugi station, head to Atsugi Bus Center from the east exit (approx. 2 min on foot, approx. 110m), take the 7:30 AM Nanasawa bound bus [Atsu 33], ride for 26 min, get off at Koutaku-ji Onsen Iriguchi bus stop, then walk 16 min (1.2km).

【Guests from the Yokohama area】
From Yokohama Station on the Sotetsu Line, take the rapid express train(approx. 35 mins),Transfer to Odakyu Odawara Line at Ebina Station and get off the train at Hon-Atsugi station, head to Atsugi Bus Center from the east exit (approx. 2 min on foot, approx. 110m), take the 7:30 AM Nanasawa bound bus [Atsu 33], ride for 26 min, get off at Koutaku-ji Onsen Iriguchi bus stop, then walk 16 min (1.2km).

By Private car

From Tomei Atsugi interchange(appox. 30 mins (8.7km)).
From Shin-Tomei Isehara-Oyama interchange(appox. 15 mins (6.1km)).
*Limited parking available. Carpooling or public transportation is recommended.

Capacity

15 participants (junior high school age and above)

Participation fee

18,000 yen (tax included)
*Includes experience fee (white robe included), insurance, and lunch.

What to bring

Towel, change of clothes, swimsuit or rash guard (to wear under the white robe), marine shoes, application and consent forms (to be sent in advance).
* Please wear a swimming suit, rash guard, etc. under the costume for Takishugyo  as it will become see-through when it’s wet.
* Please wear marine shoes, not flip-flops, etc., as land leeches may be present. Wearing rash guard tights is also recommended.

Event Schedule

【Meeting place】 Koutaku-ji Parking Lot (Check-in: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

【Activity 1】 Introduction to sutra chanting (from 8:45 AM)
【Activity 2】 Takishugyo at Ogama Benzaiten (from 9:30 AM)
【Activity 3】 Hot spring bath (from 12:00 PM)
【Lunch】 Meal at Koutaku-ji Onsen Gyokusui-ro (from 1:00 PM)
【Tour end place】Koutaku-ji Parking Lot (Estimated Dismissal time at 2:00 PM)
* The schedule is tentative and times may change.

How to apply

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.​​

Please click the URL link for reservation ⇒[Takishugyo: A One-Day Nature Experience!]and fill in the required information. Pressing the submit button completes your application process.
​*Your registration number will be sent in your confirmation email. If you don't receive it, please contact us.
*If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held. Results will be posted on this website on July 23, 2026, and instructions will be sent on the same day.

Important Notes for Participants

• Please complete your bank transfer by the deadline stated in the event notification sent after the application deadline. Transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant.
• If the event is changed or cancelled due to weather conditions, participants will be notified by 2:00 PM the day before the event, via this website.
• The event will start on time, so please arrive at the meeting point without delay.
• Parking is limited, so please carpool or use public transportation whenever possible.
• Please check the route from the Koutaku-ji Onsen bus stop to the venue in advance.
• We kindly ask that children under junior high school age and pregnant individuals refrain from participating.
• The white robe becomes see-through when wet, so please wear a swimsuit or rash guard underneath.
• Please complete and submit the Takishugyo application and consent forms before the deadline.
• This plan is a package that includes all activities. Individual activities cannot be booked separately.
• ​Tattoos, body art, and paint seals are generally not permitted in the hot spring. However, for this event, guests may enter the baths if tattoos are fully covered with tattoo cover patches.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel after registering, please contact the Atsugi Tourism Association by email. Depending on the date of cancellation, the following cancellation fees may apply.

■Cancellation Timing​

*If the event is cancelled by the organizer (including cancellation due to rain), a full refund will be issued.

Contact

Atsugi Tourist Association
Please contact us using the email form

Flyer

Takishugyo: A One-Day Nature Experience [PDFファイル／6.18MB]