Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover the rich traditions of Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, home to the famous Kanamara Festival held every April, attracting visitors from around the world. This exclusive tour includes a formal worship session at the inner hall, which houses the sacred male symbol and is normally off-limits. A Shinto priest will explain the shrine’s unique significance, deepening your cultural experience. Dress in traditional priest or shrine maiden attire for memorable photos with the vibrant pink mikoshi and other symbolic displays.
- Participate in a formal worship session at the closed inner hall of the shrine
- Gain insights from a Shinto priest about the shrine's deity and history
- Experience the priesthood wearing a traditional Shinto costume
*A minimum height of 150cm (male) or 120cm (female), and less than 120Kg in weight is required for costume wearing
- A unique photo opportunity in Shinto costume and with the pink mikoshi and other male symbols of the sacred objects of the shrine.
What's included
Costume of Shinto priest or Shrine maiden
Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English)
Meals
Honorarium (Hatsuhoryo), needs to be donated in cash directly at the shrine
Private transportation
What to expect
3h · Admission ticket not included
Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki is a unique and vibrant Shinto shrine known for the famous Kanamara Festival held every April. This lively festival celebrates fertility, safe childbirth, and protection from illness with colorful parades featuring iconic phallic-shaped mikoshi (portable shrines). Beyond the festival, Kanayama Shrine welcomes all visitors with open arms, offering a rare blend of deep tradition and inclusive spirit. Located near Kawasaki Daishi, it’s a must-see cultural experience to connect with Japan’s rich spiritual heritage and lively local culture.
Please kindly note that a separate offering of 5,000 yen per person is required as an “initial offering” (hatsuho-ryo), which is a traditional Shinto donation made directly to the shrine to show respect and gratitude to the deities. This offering is not included in the tour price and should be paid directly at the shrine in cash on the day of the visit.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
South Exit Ticket Gate of Kawasaki-Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
