Fukagawa Private Tour + Fire Ceremony

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Chanting, drumming and a very spiritual atmosphere await you at the fire ceremony at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple. Discover the most mystical side of Tokyo!

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Chanting, drumming and a very spiritual atmosphere await you at the fire ceremony at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple. Discover the most mystical side of Tokyo!

Activity Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Monzen-Nakacho Station, the starting point of our tour of one of Tokyo's most spiritual neighbourhoods. Ready to witness the fire ceremony at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple?

We'll begin by exploring the historic streets of Fukagawa, an area reminiscent of the essence of old Edo, where we'll find traditional shops and hidden shrines.

The most powerful moment of the experience will come with the fire ceremony at the Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple. This Buddhist rite, known as Goma, consists of a purification ritual with sacred fire while the monks recite chants and beat huge taiko drums. The overwhelming atmosphere and the energy of the moment will leave you speechless!

After the ceremony, we'll walk around the Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple to discover its impressive architecture, its protective statues and its amazing rooms full of mandalas and engravings.

We'll continue our route to Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, famous for being the birthplace of sumo in Japan. Here, we'll learn about its history and stop at the Sumo Monument, a tribute to the sport's most legendary wrestlers.

To complete the activity, we'll visit the Fukagawa Edo Museum, where we'll travel back in time to the 17th century, the Edo period.

We'll finish the tour, returning to the starting point in Tokyo about 4 hours later.

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Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

Admission to the Fukagawa Fudo–do Temple: ¥ 400 (US$ 2.66) per person

When to book?

You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
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Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Ilaria Giusto

Corporate name: Ilaria Giusto

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Cancellations

If you cancel 15 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Monzen-Nakacho Station

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