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Private Buddhist Temple Ritual & Soba Tour – Tokyo at Jindaiji
Musashino, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
$96.28
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Overview
The Private Buddhist Temple Ritual & Soba Tour in Tokyo offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual heart of old Tokyo at Jindaiji Temple. This intimate experience combines centuries of history with the beauty of nature and traditional Japanese culture.
- 🕌 Begin at the south exit of Musashi-Sakai Station, where your journey to spiritual discovery begins.
- 🚗 Enjoy a comfortable private car ride to Jindaiji Temple, with insightful commentary on Japanese Buddhism along the way.
- 🌿 Participate in an Oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks, a sacred ceremony preserved for centuries.
- 🕊️ Receive an Ofuda protective charm as a keepsake, included in the tour fee.
- 🍜 Savor Jindaiji's famous handmade soba noodles at a local restaurant, with stories about the area's rich food culture shared during your meal.
- 🍵 Experience a serene moment in the forest near the temple, enjoying handmade nerikiri and freshly prepared matcha tea.
- 🚶♂️ Take a guided walk through Jindaiji Temple, learning about its history and Japanese Buddhist traditions.
- 🧳 Private car transfer ensures a smooth return to the station at the end of your tour.
- 💺 Wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all visitors.
- 💰 Soba lunch is not included; prices vary based on your order, paid directly at the restaurant.
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Private Buddhist Temple Ritual & Soba Tour – Tokyo at Jindaiji
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks (participation fee included)
- Freshly prepared matcha
- Furoshiki handmade from vintage kimono fabric by Chie — yours to keep
- Private car transfer from/to the station
- Ofuda protective charm
- Guided walk through Jindaiji Temple with in-commentary on Buddhism and the temple's history
- Handmade nerikiri by Chie, enjoyed in the forest near the temple
- Soba lunch is not included, as prices vary depending on your order. Payment is made directly at the restaurant.
Meeting point
We’ll meet at Musashi-Sakai Station’s central ticket gate at the station at 10:00AM. Look for a tall, glasses-wearing guide in front of the NEW DAYS convenience store outside the station's central ticket gate. From there, I’ll drive us to Jindaiji Temple.
Return details
We’ll meet at Musashi-Sakai Station’s central ticket gate at the station at 10:00AM. Look for a tall, glasses-wearing guide in front of the NEW DAYS convenience store outside the station's central ticket gate. From there, I’ll drive us to Jindaiji Temple.
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Jindai-ji TempleWe’ll meet at the south exit of Musashi-Sakai Station. From there, you’ll ride in my car, which I’ll park at near the temple. The tour will explain about the temple Jindaiji and Japanese Buddhist culture as you walk around the temple. At the temple, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a traditional purification ritual. You’ll enter the prayer hall and observe the monks performing the ceremony. If you’d like, you can select a protective charm (*Ofuda*) as a keepsake. (The charm is included in the tour fee.*) Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch together—Jindaiji’s famous soba noodles—while I share stories about the area’s natural beauty and rich history. We’ll sit on very quiet and qeacefu on the bench in front of Jindaiji Temple or adjacent Aquatic Botanical Garden) handmade Nerikiri will be served as dessert. It is a traditional Japanese confectionery. We go back to the station by car.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Buddhist Temple Ritual & Soba Tour – Tokyo at Jindaiji
Musashino, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
$96.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!