Private Tour – Cultural Experiences
Afternoon | By Reservation Only
IIn the afternoon, ITLA offers private, reservation-only experiences for
small groups. Tours are available for groups of two or more, and solo
travelers are welcome to inquire.
Below are examples of our private cultural experiences.
Ina-shimo Shrine
Afternoon Cultural Experience
This afternoon experience offers a gentle introduction to Shinto culture
at Ina-shimo Shrine in Izu-Matsuzaki.
You will also have the opportunity to hear local stories from the shrine
priest and view valuable cultural properties preserved on site.
English and Japanese guidance is provided.
Japanese tea and sweets are included.
What You Experience
Ema & Goshuin Experience
Write your wishes in simple Japanese and dedicate them on a traditional
wooden prayer plaque, known as an ema. Depending on the day, you may
also have the opportunity to take part in a goshuin-inspired calligraphy
experience using Japanese brush writing.
Treasury Viewing
View important cultural properties preserved by the shrine, including
works of calligraphy, waka poetry, and traditional paintings.
Talk with the Shinto Priest
Learn about Japanese spiritual traditions, the customs of Shinto, the
history of the shrine, local dragon legends, and the beliefs and ways of
life that have been passed down through generations in the region.
Japanese tea and sweets are included.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Price: ¥5,500 per person
Group Size: 1- 8 participants
Meeting Point: Chohachi Art Museum 1:30PM
（23 Matsuzaki, Matsuzaki, Kamo District, Shizuoka）
Advance Reservation Required
***This Private tour will be available from October 01, 2026. ***
Afternoon Forest Walk ＆
The Former Yoda Residence
Afternoon Forest Walk & The Former Yoda Residence
Walk through the quiet cedar forests of Matsuzaki, where moss-covered
trails, flowing water, old stone statues, and Hōzō-in—the oldest temple
in Matsuzaki—create a deep sense of Japanese stillness.
After the walk, visit the Former Yoda Residence, one of the oldest
historic houses on the Izu Peninsula. Here, visitors can discover the
story of the Yoda family, a merchant family whose trade once connected
Matsuzaki with overseas markets, and explore the memory of Izu’s
modern industry.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Price: From ¥6,500 per person
Group size: Up to 8 participants
***This tour will be available from January 2027.***
Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour, same-day
cancellations, and no-shows are non-refundable.
• If ITLA cancels the tour due to severe weather, natural disasters,
safety concerns, or other unavoidable circumstances, we will offer
either a refund or a rescheduling option.
“What kind of experience are you looking for?”
ITLA offers small private experiences in and around Matsuzaki, designed
to help visitors discover the quiet beauty, local stories, and living culture
of this area.
If you have any questions about the tours listed above, please feel free
to contact ITLA.
