Fukagawa Private Tour + Fire Ceremony
Activity Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel and begin 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 Honganji Temple, a fascinating place due to its Hindu architecture.
We'll finish the tour 4 hours later at this temple.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup on foot at the hotels located in the center of Tokyo. If your hotel is further away, we'll contact you to establish a meeting point.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group
Not included
Return transfer to the hotel
Admission to the Fukagawa Fudo–do Temple: ¥ 1,000 (US$ 6.36) per person
Food and drinks
Ticket for the public transport: approximately € 4 (US$ 4.69) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours 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 conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our 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.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Hikari Tours Corporate name: JP TOURS Co., Ltd. Registered Office: 2F, Kuwano Building, 6-23-4, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 011001173294 Contact information Email: info@hikari-tours.com Phone: +81 70-5479-3024
If you have any other questions please contact us.