Unique Shinto Experience at Sexual Well-Being Shrine in Kawasaki
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover the rich traditions of Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, home to the famous Kanamara Festival held every April, attracting visitors from around the world. This exclusive tour includes a formal worship session at the inner hall, which houses the sacred male symbol and is normally off-limits. A Shinto priest will explain the shrine’s unique significance, deepening your cultural experience. Dress in traditional priest or shrine maiden attire for memorable photos with the vibrant pink mikoshi and other symbolic displays. - Participate in a formal worship session at the closed inner hall of the shrine - Gain insights from a Shinto priest about the shrine's deity and history - Experience the priesthood wearing a traditional Shinto costume *A minimum height of 150cm (male) or 120cm (female), and less than 120Kg in weight is required for costume wearing - A unique photo opportunity in Shinto costume and with the pink mikoshi and other male symbols of the sacred objects of the shrine.
Inclusions
What's included
- Costume of Shinto priest or Shrine maiden
- Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English)
What's not
- Meals
- Honorarium (Hatsuhoryo), needs to be donated in cash directly at the shrine
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki is a unique and vibrant Shinto shrine known for the famous Kanamara Festival held every April. This lively festival celebrates fertility, safe childbirth, and protection from illness with colorful parades featuring iconic phallic-shaped mikoshi (portable shrines). Beyond the festival, Kanayama Shrine welcomes all visitors with open arms, offering a rare blend of deep tradition and inclusive spirit. Located near Kawasaki Daishi, it’s a must-see cultural experience to connect with Japan’s rich spiritual heritage and lively local culture. Please kindly note that a separate offering of 5,000 yen per person is required as an “initial offering” (hatsuho-ryo), which is a traditional Shinto donation made directly to the shrine to show respect and gratitude to the deities. This offering is not included in the tour price and should be paid directly at the shrine in cash on the day of the visit.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- South Exit Ticket Gate of Kawasaki-Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Domo Japan Guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kawasaki
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 32 experiences we list in Kawasaki.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a long city between Tokyo and Yokohama, with a big temple, a village of old farmhouses and a museum for Doraemon's creator.
Kawasaki is a long, narrow city stretching along the Tama River from Tokyo Bay into the hills, between Tokyo and Yokohama, with factories on the waterfront and suburbs inland. Kawasaki Daishi, the temple of Heiken-ji, draws crowds at New Year, and the street leading to it sells traditional sweets and hand-cut candy.
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