Buddhist Experience at a Historic Temple in Authentic Kimono

You will dress in a beautiful kimono which you can choose in around 200 selections. After dressing in a traditional kimono and having your hair beautifully styled, you will experience Buddhism at a historic temple. You will travel to the temple by rickshaw, which can only be ridden in the Shinsekai area of Osaka. During the Buddhist experience, you will be able to write your wish on a Buddhist talisman to take home as a good luck charm. You will also learn how to pray properly and you can take photos in the beautiful places. You will spend an extraordinary time experiencing Japanese culture at a historical space.

1. 1

   Osaka

   1 hour

   At Kimono Botan, a kimono rental shop in Nipponbashi, Osaka, you can choose your favorite kimono from a selection of 200 types and get dressed it. You can also have your hair styled.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   Take a rickshaw ride to the temple, the only one you can ride in Osaka

3. 3

   Stop 3

   45 min

   Having the Experience Buddhism at a 400-year-old temple. The head priest and guide will show you the etiquette. 1. Proper incense offering and prayer 2. Shabutsu (drawing a Buddha image and a prayer) 3. The head priest will offer a prayer to infuse your image with a soul 4. Make it into a talisman to take home as a souvenir 5. Take a commemorative photo in the beautiful backyard garden

4. 4

   Osaka

   10 min

   Depart from the temple. We will arrange a taxi (taxi fare will be charged separately). Or, you can walk around the area and return to the store byyourself.(approximately a 12-minute walk).

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.