[Tokyo] Jindaiji Traditional Temple Purification Tour with Local Soba

• Discover the Spiritual Heart of Old Tokyo: A Day at Jindaiji Temple
• We’ll meet at Musashi-Sakai Station’s south exit. 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 stroll the quiet grounds and join a traditional *oharai* purification ritual. Inside the main hall, you’ll 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" and a seasonal Nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet served in tea ceremonies.

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.