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Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making

By JLB Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,261 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Kawasaki Daishi Omotesando
    • Daishihoncho, Kawasaki-ku
    • 210-0817, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PUDO Station Keihinkyukodentetsu Kawasakidaishieki
    • 1 18
    • 210-0802, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Check availability

2026

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
P 1,260.55 x 1 AdultP 1,260.55
Total
Price is P 1,260.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Candy making materials
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the meeting point

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Kawasaki Daishi Omotesando

  • 15m
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.

Kawasakidaishi Nakamise Street

  • 15m
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.

Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple

  • 45m
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.

Matsuya Sohonten

  • 30m
Create your own traditional Tontoko-ame hard candy! You will enjoy making your unique sweet with a cheerful, rhythmic pounding sound!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kawasaki Daishi Omotesando
    • Daishihoncho, Kawasaki-ku
    • 210-0817, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    PUDO Station Keihinkyukodentetsu Kawasakidaishieki
    • 1 18
    • 210-0802, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

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