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Private Buddhist Temple Ritual & Soba Tour – Tokyo at Jindaiji
Musashino, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
$94.95
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Overview
Discover the spiritual heart of old Tokyo on this intimate private walk through Jindaiji Temple and its surrounding forest.
Along the way, Rei will share the foundations of Japanese Buddhism and the temple's centuries-long history — bringing the stones, rituals, and landscape to life with context rarely offered to visitors.
At Jindaiji, you will enter the main hall and receive an oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks — a sacred ceremony using ritual fire that has been preserved here for centuries. An ofuda protective charm is yours to keep.
We will then enjoy handmade soba noodles at a local restaurant, with stories of the land and its food culture woven into the meal.
To close, we find a quiet bench in the forest near the temple, where Chie's handmade nerikiri and freshly prepared matcha tea await — a moment of stillness to end the day.
Along the way, Rei will share the foundations of Japanese Buddhism and the temple's centuries-long history — bringing the stones, rituals, and landscape to life with context rarely offered to visitors.
At Jindaiji, you will enter the main hall and receive an oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks — a sacred ceremony using ritual fire that has been preserved here for centuries. An ofuda protective charm is yours to keep.
We will then enjoy handmade soba noodles at a local restaurant, with stories of the land and its food culture woven into the meal.
To close, we find a quiet bench in the forest near the temple, where Chie's handmade nerikiri and freshly prepared matcha tea await — a moment of stillness to end the day.
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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
$94.95
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!