Tokyo: Taste the downtown atmosphere and enjoy Japanese culture

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Tokyu Stay hotel

End point
Monzen-nakacho Station

Monzennakacho Station

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tomioka Hachimangu

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    1-chōme-8-12 Tomioka

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Fukagawa Fudodo

    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

    1 hour 40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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