Experience a tranquil prayer ceremony and copying sutras at Kawasaki Daishi, a temple near Haneda Airport that is famous for warding off evil spirits!
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Discover the charm of Kawasaki Daishi Temple, which has more than 900 years of history, see Goma-taki, a ritual performed by Buddhist monks to purify wishes and remove negativity, and experience Shakyo, copying Buddhist scriptures, a method to calm the mind and improve concentration.
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Hello! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will introduce the charms of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, that will make you want to visit the city. ◆About Kawasaki City◆ Kawasaki City is a popular commuter town with 1.54 million people, located in Kanagawa Prefecture next to Tokyo, 15 minutes from Haneda Airport, a few minutes from Tokyo's major stations, and close to Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone. It is a big city close to Tokyo and Yokohama, but only known to those in the know, with shopping centers where Japan's main shops are gathered together and downtown areas where locals gather, allowing you to experience the real urban life of Japan. It is famous for its factory night view born from the industrial area that supported Japan's high economic growth, but it also flourished as one of the "Tokaido Fifty-three Stations", a post town on the "Tokaido", the main artery from Tokyo to Kyoto that was developed by the shogun who founded the Edo Shogunate, and is home to Kawasaki Daishi, which is visited by one of the largest worshippers in Japan on New Year's visits, and the Japanese Folk House Museum, which has 25 old houses designated as cultural properties. The museum of the popular anime "Doraemon" is also popular. Here are some popular tourist spots and events. ◇Kawasaki City Factory Night View This industrial area supported Japan's high economic growth period. At night, the factories that operate 24 hours a day turn on their work lights in the plants and transform into a fantastical world studded with jewels. You can experience this "factory night view" on a bus tour or a houseboat cruise tour. ◇Ikuta Green Space Although it is located in a city just a few minutes from Tokyo, it has a spectacular natural environment including rows of metasequoia trees. At the Japanese Folk House Garden, you can experience 25 old houses designated as cultural properties, and you can experience indigo dyeing, which has been traditionally practiced in this area, and there is also an art museum of Taro Okamoto, a popular avant-garde artist. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring. ◇Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki The museum displays original drawings by Fujiko F. Fujio, the manga artist who created Doraemon, a manga beloved around the world, especially in Asia, as well as the desk that Fujiko F. Fujio actually used. In addition, life-size items are installed, and you can actually eat the food that appears in the work, so you can enter the world of the work. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival The largest festival in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, is a highlight of the festival, with a large portable shrine procession. ◇Kanamara Festival A festival at Kanayama Shrine held on the first Sunday of April. A portable shrine shaped like a penis is carried out, and it is famous for granting fertility and finding love, and many foreign tourists visit.
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Table of Contents
- Take a stroll around Kawasaki Daishi
- Observing the Goma Prayer
- Sutra copying experience
- Tour Information and Confirmations
- access
Take a stroll around Kawasaki Daishi
Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (hereafter referred to as Kawasaki Daishi) is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan. In Japan, there is a custom of visiting temples and shrines at the beginning of the year, called "Hatsumode," and Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple is a famous temple that is visited by the largest number of worshippers in Japan during this time. It is easily accessible, being just five minutes on the Daishi Line from Keikyu Kawasaki Station, and about 30 minutes from Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station.
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
Discover traditional Japanese sweets and souvenirs on Nakamise Street
As soon as you leave the south exit of Kawasaki Daishi Station, you will see the Omotesando sign, and from Omotesando you will come to Nakamisedori. Nakamisedori is a traditional shopping street leading to the temple, and you will be captivated by the variety of traditional Japanese sweets and souvenirs. As you pass through Nakamisedori, you will see the Daisanmon Gate of Kawasaki Daishi.
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Listen to an English guide explain the history and architecture of Kawasaki Daishi temple grounds
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Once you pass through the Daisanmon Gate, you will see the main hall directly ahead. Inside the temple grounds, an English guide will explain the history and architecture of Kawasaki Daishi. The amulets available for purchase on the temple grounds are said to ward off evil and bring good fortune, and come in a wide variety of designs and designs, including those for health, love, academic success, road safety, and business prosperity.
Take Instagrammable photos at the photo spots
Your guide will take you to some great photo spots to capture some memorable moments.
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Observing the Goma Prayer
You can observe the Goma fire ceremony in the main hall. The Goma ceremony is a solemn prayer ceremony in which offerings are made on a platform in front of the statue of Kobo Daishi, the principal image of the temple, and special firewood called gomagi is lit. The Goma fire symbolizes wisdom, and the firewood represents worldly desires. The monks use the flames of Kobo Daishi's wisdom to burn away earthly desires, enshrine everyone's wishes as pure wishes, and pray for their fulfillment. The voices of the many monks chanting sutras, the resounding sounds of the drums, and the crackling sounds of the flames create a solemn atmosphere, making for a deeply spiritual experience.
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Kawasaki Daishi's Goma Ceremony is very famous and many people attend it every day. Goma Ceremony is a dynamic and profound ritual that transforms negative energy into positive energy according to Buddhist teachings.
Sutra copying experience
Shakyo is the act of carefully copying sutras, which contain Buddhist teachings, character by character. By taking up a brush in a quiet space and copying sutras with all your heart, you will naturally calm your mind, increase your concentration, and your handwriting will become beautiful and well-organized. It is like a time of deep meditation where you can connect with the teachings of Buddha. Why not get away from your busy daily life and experience a special moment surrounded by silence?
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Photo courtesy of Kawasaki City Tourism Association
Tour Information and Confirmations
[Contact] HIS (https://bushisgo.rezio.shop/en-US)
[Price] 8,800 yen
[Available days for reservation] Excluding Saturdays. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. For other dates, please contact us.
[Time] 3 hours
[Meeting place] Kawasaki City Daishi Station 1-18 Daishi Station, Kawasaki City, Kawasaki Ward
[Guide] English guide
[Things to check before booking]
・During the tour, you may be asked to take off your shoes and sit on the floor.
・Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier than departure time.
・Refunds will not be available due to bus or train delays, accidents, etc.
・Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
・The tour schedule may not be able to meet your requests.
・The itinerary may be subject to change.
If you do not arrive at the meeting time, no refunds will be given.
・In the event of a typhoon or other natural disaster, the tour will be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to 11 days before departure, 100% refund
Cancellation between 8 and 10 days before departure: 20% refund
Cancellation between 2 and 7 days before departure: 30% refund
Cancellation 1 day before departure, 40% non-refundable
Cancellations and refunds on the day are not possible (0% refund).
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Hello! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will introduce the charms of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, that will make you want to visit the city. ◆About Kawasaki City◆ Kawasaki City is a popular commuter town with 1.54 million people, located in Kanagawa Prefecture next to Tokyo, 15 minutes from Haneda Airport, a few minutes from Tokyo's major stations, and close to Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone. It is a big city close to Tokyo and Yokohama, but only known to those in the know, with shopping centers where Japan's main shops are gathered together and downtown areas where locals gather, allowing you to experience the real urban life of Japan. It is famous for its factory night view born from the industrial area that supported Japan's high economic growth, but it also flourished as one of the "Tokaido Fifty-three Stations", a post town on the "Tokaido", the main artery from Tokyo to Kyoto that was developed by the shogun who founded the Edo Shogunate, and is home to Kawasaki Daishi, which is visited by one of the largest worshippers in Japan on New Year's visits, and the Japanese Folk House Museum, which has 25 old houses designated as cultural properties. The museum of the popular anime "Doraemon" is also popular. Here are some popular tourist spots and events. ◇Kawasaki City Factory Night View This industrial area supported Japan's high economic growth period. At night, the factories that operate 24 hours a day turn on their work lights in the plants and transform into a fantastical world studded with jewels. You can experience this "factory night view" on a bus tour or a houseboat cruise tour. ◇Ikuta Green Space Although it is located in a city just a few minutes from Tokyo, it has a spectacular natural environment including rows of metasequoia trees. At the Japanese Folk House Garden, you can experience 25 old houses designated as cultural properties, and you can experience indigo dyeing, which has been traditionally practiced in this area, and there is also an art museum of Taro Okamoto, a popular avant-garde artist. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring. ◇Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki The museum displays original drawings by Fujiko F. Fujio, the manga artist who created Doraemon, a manga beloved around the world, especially in Asia, as well as the desk that Fujiko F. Fujio actually used. In addition, life-size items are installed, and you can actually eat the food that appears in the work, so you can enter the world of the work. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival The largest festival in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, is a highlight of the festival, with a large portable shrine procession. ◇Kanamara Festival A festival at Kanayama Shrine held on the first Sunday of April. A portable shrine shaped like a penis is carried out, and it is famous for granting fertility and finding love, and many foreign tourists visit.
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