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Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local
Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local
Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local
Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local
Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local

Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local

By Manami
Free cancellation available
Price is €28 per adult
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Overview

Join us for an intimate small-group tour of Monzennakacho, a historic district in East Tokyo, known as “Shitamachi.” Led by Manami, a local native with a Ph.D. in cultural heritage protection, this experience offers a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural backstory of the area.

  1. Discover Shitamachi’s Rich History: Manami will reveal the unique geography and history of Shitamachi. She'll also explain how Buddhism and Shinto coexist in Japan.

  2. Witness the Fukagawa Fudo-do Buddhist Ritual: You'll witness a spectacle fire ritual accompanied by powerful drum performances. Manami will guide you through the etiquette and photography rules, and use her smartphone to share insights about the ritual as we observe in silence.

  3. Explore Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine: Experience the calm atmosphere of this Shinto shrine. Manami will assist with the “omikuji” fortune-telling lottery or “goshuin” stamps if you wish.

Come and experience the authentic charm of East Tokyo!

Activity location

  • Monzennakacho
    • Monzennakacho
    • 135-0048, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monzen-nakacho Station
    • 4
    • 135-0048, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

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Calm Tokyo - Cultural Temple Tour with a Real Local
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€27.88 x 1 Adult€27.88
Total
Price is €27.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree visit to a Buddhist daily ritual
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmall coins to throw in the box at temples and shrines but this is not mandatory.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Monzennakacho
  • 1h 40m
Shitamachi is referred to the eastern Tokyo, the delta area in between the two big river. We the locals call ourselves "Edokko". Edokko are not rich, not posh, but we believe that we are the ones who built the foundation of Edo (previous Tokyo) and supported its prosperity for over 250 years. We will first go to a cafe and the host will give you a short presentation before starting the exploration. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 1. Water channels What is this water? You will hear about the unique geographical features which generated the Shitamachi economy, and the background of local pride. 2. Fudo-son temple You will learn about the diffent religions in Japan as well as manners to visit temples and shrines. 3. Tomioka Hachimangu shrine The emotional home for us "Edokko" people. The architecture is so elegant in the daytime but also recommended to see at night tours. Some facilities are closed at night, but you will get the magical feeling seeing lanterns in the darkness at the shrine.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMonzennakacho
    • Monzennakacho
    • 135-0048, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonzen-nakacho Station
    • 4
    • 135-0048, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

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