Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making

Meet your guide at Keikyu Kawasaki Daishi Station to stroll the vibrant Nakamise Street, the historic path to the ancient Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere: smell freshly baked senbei, admire colorful Daruma dolls, and learn about local treats like Kuzumochi. You will continue to the majestic Kawasaki Daishi Temple, a significant religious site with over 900 years of history. Discover its role as a center for yakuyoke (warding off bad luck) and learn about the unique traditions associated with this belief. Then, the real fun begins: the art of Tontoko-ame making! After watching a captivating demonstration by a skilled artisan, you’ll get to try your hand at rhythmically cutting the warm, soft candy with a specialized knife. This hands-on session is a blast, and you’ll take your unique sweet creation home as a memorable souvenir. The tour concludes here, leaving you free to explore the area further or revisit the charming Nakamise Street.

1. 1

   Kawasaki Daishi Omotesando

   15 min

   After meeting your guide, you will walk towards Kawasaki Daishi Temple, passing through the Omotesando (main approach) street, which is lined with traditional, old-fashioned shops.

2. 2

   Kawasakidaishi Nakamise Street

   15 min

   The Nakamise-dori (shopping street) is the busiest path leading to the Main Hall of Kawasaki Daishi Temple. This traditional area is famous for local specialties. You will see Kuzumochi (a soft, sweet rice cake), Daruma dolls, and the famous rhythmic hard candy, Tontoko-ame. You will join a special Tontoko-ame workshop right here, in this traditional area.

3. 3

   Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple

   45 min

   Kawasaki Daishi is a very famous Buddhist temple, known for helping people get rid of bad luck and trouble. We will briefly explore this area before heading to the main workshop.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   Create your own traditional Tontoko-ame hard candy! You will enjoy making your unique sweet with a cheerful, rhythmic pounding sound!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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