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Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making
Kawasaki
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Meet your guide at Keikyu Kawasaki Daishi Station to stroll the vibrant Nakamise Street, the historic path to the ancient Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere: smell freshly baked senbei, admire colorful Daruma dolls, and learn about local treats like Kuzumochi.
You will continue to the majestic Kawasaki Daishi Temple, a significant religious site with over 900 years of history. Discover its role as a center for yakuyoke (warding off bad luck) and learn about the unique traditions associated with this belief.
Then, the real fun begins: the art of Tontoko-ame making! After watching a captivating demonstration by a skilled artisan, you’ll get to try your hand at rhythmi...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Candy making materials
Food and drinks not included.
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
PUDO Station Keihinkyukodentetsu Kawasakidaishieki
Please meet your guide at the South Exit of Kawasaki Daishi Station. The guide will be holding a sign.
Return
Important Information
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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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Meet your guide at Keikyu Kawasaki Daishi Station to stroll the vibrant Nakamise Street, the historic path to the ancient Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere: smell freshly baked senbei, admire colorful Daruma dolls, and learn about local treats like Kuzumochi.
You will continue to the majestic Kawasaki Daishi Temple, a significant religious site with over 900 years of history. Discover its role as a center for yakuyoke (warding off bad luck) and learn about the unique traditions associated with this belief.
Then, the real fun begins: the art of Tontoko-ame making! After watching a captivating demonstration by a skilled artisan, you’ll get to try your hand at rhythmi...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Candy making materials
Food and drinks not included.
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
PUDO Station Keihinkyukodentetsu Kawasakidaishieki
Please meet your guide at the South Exit of Kawasaki Daishi Station. The guide will be holding a sign.
Return
Itinerary
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Kawasaki Daishi Omotesando
After meeting your guide, you will walk towards Kawasaki Daishi Temple, passing through the Omotesando (main approach) street, which is lined with traditional, old-fashioned shops.
15 minutes
2
Kawasakidaishi Nakamise Street
The Nakamise-dori (shopping street) is the busiest path leading to the Main Hall of Kawasaki Daishi Temple.
This traditional area is famous for local specialties. You will see Kuzumochi (a soft, sweet rice cake), Daruma dolls, and the famous rhythmic hard candy, Tontoko-ame.
You will join a special Tontoko-ame workshop right here, in this traditional area.
15 minutes
3
Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple
Kawasaki Daishi is a very famous Buddhist temple, known for helping people get rid of bad luck and trouble.
We will briefly explore this area before heading to the main workshop.
45 minutes
4
Matsuya Sohonten
Create your own traditional Tontoko-ame hard candy! You will enjoy making your unique sweet with a cheerful, rhythmic pounding sound!
