Hikawa Shrine Blessing and Ema Prayer Experience in Nakano
- 1 hour
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Nakano's Numabukuro Hikawa Shrine is a tranquil and historic site. It is home to the "Three Wishes Pine," where tying an ema (wooden prayer plaque) is believed to grant three wishes. The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience a traditional Shinto ritual inside the shrine's main hall, which is typically closed to the public. After the blessing, participants can write and dedicate their ema. The shrine also features the Seven Lucky Gods and has become popular among anime fans as it appears in series like Demon Slayer and Tokyo Revengers. The tour includes a prayer ritual, an ema dedication, and omamori (protective amulet) as souvenirs, providing a rich blend of Japanese tradition and pop culture. Religious Considerations: While this tour involves Shinto rituals, participation in religious activities is optional. Visitors of different faiths can observe the rituals without fully participating. Respect for the practices and customs of the shrine is appreciated.
Inclusions
What's included
- Offering fee (prayer fee)
- Protective charm (omamori)
- Ema (votive tablet)
- 1-hour guided tour
- Ofuda (shrine talisman)
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The meeting point is in front of the south exit ticket gate. A guide holding a sign that says 'KOIKOI JAPAN CULTURE TOUR' will be there. Following the guide's lead, you will proceed to the destination, Numabukuro Shrine.
Numabukuro Hikawa Shrine is a quiet and beautiful historic shrine located in Nakano Ward. In the shrine grounds, there is the 'Three Wishes Pine,' which is said to grant three wishes when a votive tablet (ema) is tied to it. Visitors can participate in traditional Japanese rituals through a prayer experience inside the sanctuary, which is usually closed to the public. After the prayer, visitors will dedicate their ema and be guided through the grounds by the head priest. The shrine also houses the Seven Lucky Gods, where prayers for encounters and prosperity can be offered. Lastly, participants will receive both a protective charm (omamori) and a sacred ofuda as souvenirs. Recently, it has gained popularity among anime fans due to its appearance in shows like 'Demon Slayer' and 'Tokyo Revengers.' This unique experience blends traditional culture with pop culture, offering a distinctive atmosphere in the heart of the city.
We will escort you from the shrine back to the station.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- There will be a staff member holding a sign that says 'KOIKOI JAPAN CULTURE TOUR' at the south exit of Numabukuro Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- KOIKOI JAPAN CULTURE TOURS
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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