Tours

Experience a tranquil prayer ceremony and copying sutras at Kawasaki Daishi, a temple near Haneda Airport that is famous for warding off bad luck!

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.

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?

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, known as "Hatsumode." Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple is a famous temple that is visited by the largest number of worshippers in Japan during the New Year, and is easily accessible, just 5 minutes on the Daishi Line from Keikyu Kawasaki Station and about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station. After a stroll around the grounds of Kawasaki Daishi, try cutting traditional tontoko candy!

Tour includes:
Guided Tour of Kawasaki Daishi Temple 　• Learn about the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of this iconic temple. 　• Explore the temple grounds, including the main hall and peaceful gardens.

Ton-Toko Candy Cutting Demonstration & Experience 　• Watch skilled artisans craft traditional Japanese candy while listening to the rhythmic “ton-toko” sound of wooden mallets. 　• Try cutting your own candy under the guidance of the artisans and learn the story behind this sweet tradition.