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ならやま凮土譚

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Bridging the Wisdom of the Land

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The Tales of the Land and Culture of Narayama

PROLOGUE

Millennia ago and lightyears away where the mountains and valleys intwine there lies a village, much like a planet. Countless remains have ascended to its earth, enriched its soil and prospered new life. Grasping for the sky with your palms Caressing the earth with your feet From the tidings of the wind, I will carve and sculpt tomorrow’s me. In a place devoid of fire, a light we shall together ignite.

A Tale of a Journey to a Foreign Land

With you, the “traveler”, as the lead Every season, an ethereal tour of two nights and three days opens its doors. For those who seek, gaze upon Awai. Hark back to your inner child for a time Feast upon the scenery Disconnect with the world you left behind From “traveler” to “storyteller” with and within you, the story begins.

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ならやま凮土譚

ABOUT

Bridging the Wisdom of the Land

The Tales of the Land and Culture of Narayama

PROLOGUE

Millennia ago and lightyears away where the mountains and valleys intwine there lies a village, much like a planet. Countless remains have ascended to its earth, enriched its soil and prospered new life. Grasping for the sky with your palms Caressing the earth with your feet From the tidings of the wind, I will carve and sculpt tomorrow’s me. In a place devoid of fire, a light we shall together ignite.

A Tale of a Journey
to a Foreign Land

With you, the “traveler”, as the lead Every season, an ethereal tour of two nights and three days opens its doors. For those who seek, gaze upon Awai. Hark back to your inner child for a time Feast upon the scenery Disconnect with the world you left behind From “traveler” to “storyteller” with and within you, the story begins.

  • 地の智をつなぐ

    Bridging the Wisdom of the Land

    Millennia ago and lightyears away
    where the mountains and valleys intwine
    there lies a village, much like a planet.

  • いのちをいただく

    Accept Life

    Countless remains have ascended
    to its earth,
    enriched its soil
    and prospered new life.

  • アメとツチのあはひで

    In Awai of Rain and Soil

    Grasping for the sky
    with your palms
    Caressing the earth
    with your feet
    From the tidings of the wind,
    I will carve and sculpt
    tomorrow’s me.

  • 築き、気づき、創く

    Build, Notice, Create

    In a place devoid of fire, a light
    we shall together ignite.

Experience

  • ならやま凮土譚とは

    Awai
    Experience

    What are “The Tales of the Land and Culture of Narayama”?

    If poems are the poured out relics
    of words that cannot be spoken

    Then Awai must be a poem in itself

    How will you gaze upon,
    tell and retell this collection of tales?

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  • 楢山集落とは

    About
    Narayama

    About Narayama Village

    “The entire village acts like one planet”
    someone once said, in a hushed voice.

    “It’s not an utopia, but a paradise”　
    another smiled, and those words were their choice.

    An unfamiliar landscape. A nostalgic foreign land.

    What words will you choose to write
    this village into your life story?

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  • 宿泊施設について

    Accommodations

    About the Accomodation

    Three houses perched side by side,
    with lights illuminating inside.

    They are homes, nurtured by people.
    Nestled at the heart of the forest
    and brimming with energy from the earth and trees.

    For a time, while you clear your mind,
    this may become the home you were hoping to find.

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  • 食事について

    About Meals

    About the Meals

    “Delicious”, uttered from the depths of soul
    can somehow sound a lot like “desire”.

    How can I make the most of what I have taken?
    I wonder and I pray.

    We partake in the practice of eating once again
    to survive and thrive for another day.

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  • アート・文化体験

    Art & Culture

    Arts and Culture

    A great poet once spoke about
    creating one great work of art
    from all the culture of the countryside.

    The scent of the wind brings this wise teaching to mind.

    Examine with all five of your senses.
    Reflect from deep within.

    May we come together in this moment,
    and let a new festival begin.

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  • 料金について

    About fees

    About the Fees

    This landscape, that has been cultivated for thousands of years
    This scenery, once commonplace, could soon disappear.

    Perhaps the villages and the mountains hold the key;
    It shares a secret to reconnecting the earth, the people, and me.

    Together, can we cultivate new values and aspirations
    which will be remembered by future generations?

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Q&A

  • Does the Narayama Village actually exist?

    Yes, the village is located in Fukushima Prefecture. The adress is Domeki-5900 Okugawa Oaza Kayane, Nishiaizu, Yama District.

  • Will we meet at Narayama Village?

    Upon confirming your reservation, we will designate a meeting place. The departure point for the tour varies, but it is generally more easily accessible than Narayama Village.

  • Can I drop out of the story part way through?

    We strongly recommend that participants stay for the entire story and journey.

  • What is an immersive, overnight art tour?

    "It is an art performance, a theater piece, a spiritual retreat, a cultural heritage trail, and an immersive tour experience. It is a carefully crafted, once-in-a-lifetime journey, evoking life in a traditional rural village. You may feel like you are traveling in time, experiencing a rich culture that has existed for hundreds of years.” (From the Director of “The Tales of the Land and Culture of Narayama”)

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