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Taiko Drumming and Buddhist Chanting in a 700-Year Tokyo Temple

By Tokyo TAMAYURA Experience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $160 and current price is $127 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step into a 700-year-old temple in Tokyo and experience a dynamic journey from quiet sutra chanting to powerful taiko drumming.

Start with sutra chanting at Daibo Hongyoji Temple, founded over 700 years ago. A monk will guide you step by step, making it easy to follow even for beginners. In the serene hall, as your voice joins the rhythm, you settle into stillness.

With a focused mind, move on to taiko drumming. A professional drummer with 23 years of experience, who has performed at national ceremonies and overseas concerts, will guide you from stance and grip to your first strike. As the group rhythm builds, you will feel a strong sense of achievement and pure joy, connecting with the powerful sounds, history, and spirit of Japanese culture. Tailored sessions, max 8 guests.

End with a relaxing walk through Ikegami Honmonji Temple, another site with 700 years of history. Away from the crowds, discover a warm local atmosphere and a side of Tokyo that most travelers never see.

Activity location

  • Daibo Hongyoji
    • 5 10
    • 146-0082, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2-chōme-10-5 Ikegami
    • 5 10
    • 146-0082, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

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Taiko Drumming and Buddhist Chanting in a 700-Year Tokyo Temple

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$159.23
$127.38 x 1 Adult$127.38
Total
The previous price was $159.23 and current price is $127.38
20% off
Until Wed, May 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A pair of authentic Japanese zori (sandals) as a gift
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buddhist chanting experience in the historic hall
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live performance by a professional taiko drummer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary taiko drumstick rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary happi coat rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Our staff will make lunch reservations for you.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit to DaiboHongyoji Temple's sacred inner sanctum a rarely visited, deeply spiritual space
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Japanese tea & seasonal wagashi service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided pilgrimage to Ikegami Honmonji Temple

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

10:00 Meet at Daibo Hongyoji Temple ・Step 1 | Chanting & Japanese Garden Chanting in a historic temple hall led by a monk from the basics. No religious background is needed. Afterward, spend a quiet moment in a peaceful Japanese garden with trees and stone paths, as time gently slows down. ・Step 2 | Taiko Drumming A professional taiko drummer with 23 years of experience will guide you step-by-step. You will gradually become part of a powerful group rhythm, feeling a strong sense of achievement and energetic resonance of the drum through your body. ・Step 3 | Break Relax with cold tea and traditional Japanese sweets. Connect with others and your instructor. ・Step 4 | Walk through Ikegami Honmonji Temple Join a walk through Honmonji Temple in Ikegami, a quiet historic neighborhood. Learn basic visiting etiquette, including how to pray and perform hand purification. Ends around 12:30 Each participant will receive a pair of traditional "zori" sandals and socks as a gift.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Daibo Hongyoji
    • 5 10
    • 146-0082, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    2-chōme-10-5 Ikegami
    • 5 10
    • 146-0082, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan

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