Private Tour
Jindaiji Traditional Temple Purification Tour with Local Soba
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Spiritual Heart of Old Tokyo: A Day at Jindaiji Temple
We’ll meet at Musashi-Sakai Station’s south exit at 10:00AM. From there, I’ll drive us to Jindaiji Temple.
On the way, I’ll explain the basics of Japanese Buddhism and the temple’s long history.
At Jindaiji, we’ll get out of the car and stroll the quiet grounds and join a traditional *oharai* purification ritual. Inside the main hall, you’ll take part in and observe monks performing this ceremony, where sacred fire is still used—a rare tradition preserved over centuries.
You purchase a protective *ofuda* charm.
The purification ritual requires the purchase of “Ofuda”.
The cost of the “Ofuda” is already included in the participation fee.
Next, we’ll enjoy handmade soba noodles at a local restaurant with insights into the land, food, and history.
To end our journey, we’ll sit on a bench or Aquatic Botanical Garden.in a fancy street freshly prepared "Matcha"tea and a seasonal Nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A fee of 3,000 yen is required to receive purification at Jindaiji Temple. This is included in the participation fee.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch is not included in the participation fee. This is because the price varies depending on the type of soba you order.
What To Expect
Jindai-ji Temple
We’ll meet at the south exit of Musashi-Sakai Station. From there, you’ll ride in my car, which I’ll park at near the temple. The tour will explain about the temple Jindaiji and Japanese Buddhist culture as you walk around the temple. At the temple, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a traditional purification ritual. You’ll enter the prayer hall and observe the monks performing the ceremony. If you’d like, you can select a protective charm (*Ofuda*) as a keepsake. (The charm is included in the tour fee.*) Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch together—Jindaiji’s famous soba noodles—while I share stories about the area’s natural beauty and rich history. We’ll sit on very quiet and qeacefu on the bench in front of Jindaiji Temple or adjacent Aquatic Botanical Garden) handmade Nerikiri will be served as dessert. It is a traditional Japanese confectionery. We go back to the station by car.
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Jindaiji Traditional Temple Purification Tour with Local Soba
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better than all the tours POWERFUL ceremony & benevolent guide!
Lynn T,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Went on an incredible tour today to Jindaiji temple the second oldest in Tokyo. I can’t really explain how powerful the purification ceremony my adult son & I went to was. There’s no pictures allowed in there but 5 monks w/ big fire & a giant Takai drum, bells, giant metal ringing bowl, clapping and the most furious 15 minutes of deep loud chanting I’ve ever heard for us the let go of things that were ready to be cleansed of. Then we went to get soba noodles where you sit on floor at a low table. I was wearing a short dress so that was a trick! lol 😂 then we had homemade matcha & sweets in the forest afterward to process all that healing 🙂 However, by far, the most impressive and heart warming part of the day was Rei our guide & his wonderful driver Chie. They are artists & pure spirits w/ so much kindness & positive energy!! Rei was like a benevolent college professor making learning about Shinto & Buddhism in that area & all of Japan the most simple and interesting to understand!! Reid was raised gong to this temple w/ his grandfather & is a true & authentic person who has love for sharing this incredible place with people. We were going to go to Ghibli museum at first but chose this instead and IM SO GLAD! This was worth it <3
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