Tokyo: Taste the downtown echo and enjoy Japanese culture

5.0 (3 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Embark on a journey through Tokyo's rich history and spiritual culture.
First, visit Tomioka Hachiman Shrine.
This is the home of Japan's famous cartographer, Tadataka Ino, and is home to a portable shrine adorned with dazzling jewels.

Afterward, enjoy local attractions such as the Fukagawa Iseya traditional Japanese sweets store and a store with a large selection of Japanese sake.

At Fukagawa Fudo Hall, visitors will experience a powerful goma (goma) ceremony and pray for blessings. This tour will take you deep into Japanese traditions, blending history, spirituality, and local flavors to provide an unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Payment for wish cards
  • tour guide
  • Cost of Soba Dinner
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tomioka Hachimangu
    20m
    Tomioka Hachiman Shrine is a historic site in Tokyo known for its beautiful architecture and rich cultural heritage.
    Visitors can admire the main hall, where they can offer prayers.
    One highlight is the shrine’s connection to Ino Tadataka, a famous cartographer who completed Japan’s first detailed map.
    Don’t miss the impressive mikoshi (portable shrine), adorned with jewels.

    This serene journey offers a deep connection to Japan’s history and spiritual traditions.
  2. 10m
    Next we will go to a traditional store that has long been a favorite of locals and tourists alike. We will introduce you to a traditional Japanese sweets shop and a store specializing in sake.
  3. Fukagawa Fudodo
    1h 40m
    At Fukagawa Fudo-do, we will participate in a Goma fire ritual, a sacred Buddhist ceremony.
    During this ritual, priests burn wooden sticks with written prayers to purify and remove negative energies.
    As part of the experience, you can offer your own prayers for protection and blessings.
    The intense flames, rhythmic chanting, and vibrant drumming create a powerful atmosphere, making this a unique spiritual experience deeply rooted in Japanese traditio
  4. 50m
    After visiting temples and learning about Japanese traditions, history and Buddhism, we will enjoy a soba (buckwheat noodle) dinner.
    We hope you will enjoy authentic Japanese buckwheat noodles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Tokyu Stay hotel

End point

Monzennakacho Station

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please refrain from eating if you are allergic to buckwheat.
  • Goma experience→Loud sound lasts about 30 minutes. Please refrain from this experience if you have a weak heart or do not like loud noises.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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