• Jindai-ji Temple - The meeting point is at the south exit of Musashi-Sakai Station. From there, participants will travel in the operator’s car, which will be parked near the temple.

The tour will provide insights into Jindaiji Temple and Japanese Buddhist culture as participants explore the temple grounds.

At the temple, there will be an opportunity to take part in a traditional purification ritual. Participants will enter the prayer hall to observe the monks conducting the ceremony.

For those interested, a protective charm (Ofuda) can be chosen as a souvenir. (The charm is included in the tour fee.)

Following the temple visit, participants will enjoy a lunch featuring Jindaiji’s renowned soba noodles, accompanied by stories about the area’s natural beauty and rich history.

The group will relax on a peaceful bench in front of Jindaiji Temple or the nearby Aquatic Botanical Garden, where handmade Nerikiri, a traditional Japanese confectionery, will be served as dessert.

The return to the station will be by car.

• Handmade nerikiri by Chie, enjoyed in the forest near the temple
• Guided walk through Jindaiji Temple with commentary on Buddhism and the temple’s history
• Ofuda protective charm
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Furoshiki handmade from vintage kimono fabric by Chie — yours to keep
• Freshly prepared matcha
• Admission fees

• Lunch

Explore the spiritual essence of historic Tokyo on a personalized private walk through Jindaiji Temple and its surrounding forest. During the journey, Rei will delve into the principles of Japanese Buddhism and the temple’s rich history, bringing the stones, rituals, and landscape to life with insights seldom shared with visitors. At Jindaiji, participants will enter the main hall to experience an oharai purification ritual conducted by the temple’s monks—a sacred ceremony involving ritual fire that has been preserved for centuries. An ofuda protective charm will be given as a keepsake. Following this, enjoy handmade soba noodles at a local eatery, with tales of the land and its culinary traditions interwoven into the meal. To conclude, find a peaceful bench in the forest near the temple, where Chie’s handmade nerikiri and freshly prepared matcha tea await—a serene moment to end the day.

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