Enjoy an exclusive dinner with Tetsuji Matsubayashi, a Yamabushi, or mountain warrior, the ascetic and shaman monks sect, originating in mediaeval Japan. . An evening to discover authentic Japan; the seldom visited beauties that exist beyond Kyoto and Tokyo.
2019-01-12 · Blueflower Travel Salon, 20D, Yally Building, Wong Chuk Hang
Enjoy an exclusive dinner with Tetsuji Matsubayashi , owner of Sasayuri-Ann, a villa in the mountain town of Fukano, near the city of Nabari. He also happens to be one of the Yamabushi, a Yamabushi, or mountain warrior, the ascetic and shaman monks sect, originating in mediaeval Japan, devotees of Shugendō, a syncretic Japanise religion bringing together element of Buddhism, Taoism and Shintoism. In the course of the evening, you will engage with Tetsuji-san in an unrehearsed, honest exchange. A practitioner of Shugendo, our guest lives in close relationship with the mountains of Japan and its traditions. His insights are priceless for those who are eager to get to the heart of Japan, its people, its landscape and its ancient history. Though the Yamabushi stress discipline and endurance as a path to enlightenment, you will find that Tetsuji-san is extremely lighthearted and fair game for lively conversation. His humour is often imbibed with surprising bits of wisdom. A three-course Italian dinner by Chef and Traveller Extraordinaire Andrea Oschetti will delight attendants and spice the proceedings with Mediterranean flair. Places are strictly limited to 20 seats ― book your ticket now! HK$ 580pp, BYO
