Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us for an intimate small-group tour of Monzennakacho, a calm and historic area in East Tokyo, known as "Shitamachi." Led by Manami, a local native with a Ph.D. in cultural heritage protection, this tour offers a deep dive into the local spiritual and cultural backstory.
1. Discover Shitamachi’s Rich History: Manami will reveal the unique history of Shitamachi utilizing visual tools. She'll also explain how Buddhism and Shinto coexist.
2. Naritasan Fukagawa Fudōdō: Visit a Buddhist temple where you'll see a spectacle fire ceremony accompanied by powerful drum beats. Manami guides you through the etiquette and photography rules. She shows scene by scene explanation sheets as we observe ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free visit to a Buddhist daily ritual
Small coins to throw in the box at temples and shrines but this is not mandatory.
Meeting Points
Departure
Monzen-nakacho Station
We will meet outside the Exit 4 of the subway (O-edo & Tozai lines) Monzennakacho station. The drug store called "Kusuri no Fukutaro" with a red sign banner is just outside of the exit.
Return
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Join us for an intimate small-group tour of Monzennakacho, a calm and historic area in East Tokyo, known as "Shitamachi." Led by Manami, a local native with a Ph.D. in cultural heritage protection, this tour offers a deep dive into the local spiritual and cultural backstory.
1. Discover Shitamachi’s Rich History: Manami will reveal the unique history of Shitamachi utilizing visual tools. She'll also explain how Buddhism and Shinto coexist.
2. Naritasan Fukagawa Fudōdō: Visit a Buddhist temple where you'll see a spectacle fire ceremony accompanied by powerful drum beats. Manami guides you through the etiquette and photography rules. She shows scene by scene explanation sheets as we observe ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free visit to a Buddhist daily ritual
Small coins to throw in the box at temples and shrines but this is not mandatory.
Meeting Points
Departure
Monzen-nakacho Station
We will meet outside the Exit 4 of the subway (O-edo & Tozai lines) Monzennakacho station. The drug store called "Kusuri no Fukutaro" with a red sign banner is just outside of the exit.
Return
Itinerary
1
Monzennakacho
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.
