[WILLER Co., Ltd.] Selling a special plan for inbound tourists to fully enjoy “Tokyo restaurant bus x Japanese culture experience” in one day – Experience Japanese culture of zazen and sutra copying with explanations from an English-speaking chief priest –
WILLER Co., Ltd. Press release: October 24, 2024 We are selling a special inbound plan where you can fully enjoy “Tokyo restaurant bus x Japanese culture experience” in one day ~Experience Japanese culture of zazen and sutra copying with commentary from an English-speaking chief priest~ WILLER EXPRESS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Koji Hirayama, hereinafter referred to as “Willer Express”) is a
multilingual support company Minastar Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryuhei Sudo, hereinafter referred to as “Willer Express”). In cooperation with “Minaster”), a new sightseeing plan that allows you to enjoy Tokyo’s beautiful scenery and Japanese culture at the same time, “Enjoy Japanese food, Japanese culture, and Tokyo in one day – Tokyo Restaurant Bus Japanese Culture Experience Course [English Guide Included]” (hereinafter referred to as ” This project will run for 11 days from December 5, 2024 (Thursday) to February 2025. Prior to that, starting today, October 24th (Thursday), the English version of the reservation site “WILLER TRAVEL” ( https://willer-travel.com/en/restaurantbus/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27749/298/27749-298-d4dd7c5d3884e77e91488842f006dd09-1626×515.png The Tokyo Restaurant Bus uses the entire city as a restaurant, which looks different depending on the season, time of day, and the people you’re spending time with.You can enjoy the view from a different perspective than usual from a height of about 3 meters and an authentic course meal with your loved ones. This is a tour where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience. This project is a new bus tour for inbound tourists that is a collaboration between the Tokyo Restaurant Bus and the zazen experience tour provided by Minastar at Torinji Temple in Asakusa, in order to expand experiential content for inbound tourists. This time, we will be offering a special Japanese cultural experience of zazen and sutra copying at Torinji Temple in Asakusa, as well as enjoying Japanese food on the Tokyo restaurant bus, while touring around Tokyo’s famous spots such as the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Shibuya Scramble Crossing. We have prepared a course for you. The main points of this project are the following three points. 1. Enjoy Japanese culture experiences, Japanese food, and Tokyo sightseeing in one day After experiencing Japanese culture such as traditional zazen meditation and sutra copying (with matcha and tea sweets) at Torinji Temple in Asakusa, we will enjoy a Japanese meal course on the Tokyo Restaurant Bus while touring around Tokyo’s tourist attractions. This is a special course where you can enjoy Japanese culture experiences, Japanese cuisine, and Tokyo sightseeing all in one day. 2. Supporting inbound tourists with explanations from English guides and English-speaking chief priests During the Japanese cultural experience, the chief priest of Torinji Temple, who speaks English, will explain zazen and sutra copying, and while riding the Tokyo restaurant bus, an English-speaking guide will introduce tourist attractions and trivia, so inbound tourists can participate with confidence. Masu. 3. Plans are available to meet diverse needs It is also possible to book a plan that includes only the Japanese cultural experience or only the Tokyo restaurant bus, allowing you to book a plan that suits your sightseeing schedule. Willer Express will continue to provide moving experiences through transportation and provide services that many customers can enjoy. ■Summary of “Japanese food, Japanese culture, and Tokyo in one day: Tokyo restaurant bus course with Japanese culture experience” Reservation site URL (English version site): https://willer-travel.com/en/restaurantbus/ You can choose plans 1. to 3. according to your travel plans. 1. Japanese culture experience Tokyo restaurant bus plan (English commentary by the chief priest, English guide staff included) ：From 35,500 yen per person (*) [Japanese culture experience] Zazen and sutra copying experience at Torinji Temple in Asakusa (with matcha and sweets) [Tokyo Restaurant Bus] Travel around Tokyo while enjoying Japanese food on a double-decker restaurant bus 2.Japanese culture experience plan (with English explanation by the chief priest) : 15,000 yen per person [Japanese culture experience] Zazen and sutra copying experience at Torinji Temple in Asakusa (with matcha and sweets) 3. Tokyo Restaurant Bus Plan (with English guide staff) : 25,500 yen per person (*) [Tokyo Restaurant Bus] Travel around Tokyo while enjoying Japanese food on a double-decker restaurant bus *On the Tokyo Restaurant Bus, you may be seated with other passengers from other groups. 1. is the price when you book the Japanese cultural experience and restaurant bus as a set, which is cheaper than booking separately. December 5th (Thursday), 10th (Tuesday), 17th (Tuesday), 2024 January 7th (Tuesday), 15th (Tuesday), 21st (Tuesday), 28th (Tuesday), February 5th (Wednesday), 12th (Wednesday), 19th (Wednesday), 26th, 2025 (Wed) [Japanese culture experience (morning session) lunch course] Tawaramachi Station (meet at 9:50) → (move to Torinji on foot) → [Japanese cultural experience at Torinji – zazen, sutra copying, matcha and sweets included (10:00-12:00)] → [Tokyo Restaurant Lunch around Tokyo on a bus] 12:10 departure → Kaminarimon → Tokyo Skytree → Ryogoku Kokugikan → Nihonbashi → Otemon → Imperial Palace → Tokyo Tower [About 45 minutes for sightseeing] → Roppongi → Omotesando → Shibuya Scramble Crossing → Aoyamaichi Chome → National Diet Building → Ginza → Arrive in front of Tokyo Ekimaru Building around 15:30 [Japanese culture experience (afternoon part) dinner course] Tawaramachi Station (meet at 15:40) → (move to Torinji Temple on foot) → [Japanese culture experience at Torinji Temple – zazen, sutra copying, matcha tea and sweets included (15:50-17:50)] → [Tokyo Restaurant Lunch around Tokyo on a bus] Departs at 18:00 → Kaminarimon → Tokyo Sky Tree → Ryogoku Kokugikan → Nihonbashi → Otemon → Imperial Palace → Tokyo Tower [About 45 minutes get off and sightsee] → Roppongi → Omotesando → Shibuya Scramble Crossing → Aoyamaichi Chome → National Diet Building → Ginza → Arrive in front of Tokyo Ekimaru Building around 21:20 *If you only want to experience Japanese culture, you will leave at Torinji Temple. If you only want to experience Tokyo restaurant bus, you will meet at Tawaramachi Station. *All sightseeing will be done through the train, except for
sightseeing after getting off at Tokyo Tower after boarding the Tokyo Restaurant bus. *Operating hours and route may change depending on road conditions, etc.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27749/298/27749-298-81aea89740f050a648bb9fbd7cd9e3f0-738×465.png Shibuya Scramble Crossing (night) Advance: Iburigakko and cream cheese yuba purse Takeoff: Hachimanmaki, pickled smelt in Nanban, duck loin shichimi-yaki, shrimp stew in shiiba, bite-sized ganja as well Chilled bowl: Snow crab, small skin, cucumber, Horen grass, Japanese yam, young shoots, rape blossoms, tomato, roasted sake Steamed food: Tamachimushi Pottery: Tender beef grilled with Edo sweet miso Hoba Bowl: Steamed red sea bream Food, etc.: Boiled conger eel nigiri sushi, sweet and sour ginger Suimono sweetness: “Matcha Blancmange” supervised by “Sushi Ginza Onodera”, Warabi Mochi After-meal drink: Coffee, tea
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27749/298/27749-298-19b981184d51f7af89bd282146b9e551-345×230.png Japanese course meal ■Restaurant bus overview The “Restaurant Bus,” which provides a new moving experience by combining transportation and food, has a kitchen on the first floor, facing seats and tables on the second floor, and a transparent open roof that can be opened and closed, giving it a sense of openness. You can enjoy the scenery from a different perspective and authentic cuisine. The exterior of the vehicle is designed with Japanese-style illustrations, and the interior features a staircase made of real stone, paper lanterns, and plenty of latticework and wood, creating a calm Japanese space reminiscent of a “long-established restaurant.” I am. ・Restaurant Bus Official Instagram/@restaurantbus_willer:
https://www.instagram.com/restaurantbus_willer/?hl=ja
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27749/298/27749-298-3e9e6dd5f4672870b0f6bf99057860c0-423×255.png 1st floor kitchen ■About Torinji Temple Torinji is a Zen temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. It was built in Hatchobori in 1611 to mourn the memory of Ieharu Matsudaira, the son of Kamehime, the eldest daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and was opened by the monk Minamio. It was located in Hatchobori when it was founded, but it is said that it was moved to its current location in Asakusa in 1635 as the area around Edo Castle was being developed. We also offer zazen and sutra copying experiences as a time to calmly face yourself. HP: https://torin-ji.com/ ■Minaster Company Profile Company name: Minastar Co., Ltd. Representative: Ryuhei Sudo Address: 6F Marie Building, 1-15-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo HP:
https://minastar.co.jp/