{"id":2080,"date":"2026-07-03T16:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wabi-tour-tokyo-secrets\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:23:15","slug":"wabi-tour-tokyo-secrets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wabi-tour-tokyo-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo&#8217;s Best Kept Secrets Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2080'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:0px; margin:40 0 0 0; color:#0a0a0a;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Tokyo\u2019s Best Kept Secrets<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#0a0a0a'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='padding:0px 0px 0px 30px ; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tour Description<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this tour, I&#8217;ll take you to three of Tokyo&#8217;s best-kept secrets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Okuni Tama Jinja &#8211; An 1,800-year-old Shinto shrine<\/li>\n<li>Jindaiji &#8211; Tokyo&#8217;s second oldest temple, famous for its traditional township<\/li>\n<li>Takahata Fudo &#8211; A 13th-century Buddhist temple known for its unique Fire Purification ritual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sites are &#8216;Tokyo&#8217;s secrets&#8217; because, while well-known to locals, they remain hidden gems to most tourists. Located in vibrant neighborhoods of Western Tokyo, both the shrine and temples offer a peaceful ambiance. Surrounded by natural forests, these sites showcase beauty in every season. Highlights of this tour include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploring beautiful ancient temple buildings in tranquil settings<\/li>\n<li>Visiting the Water God Shrine to seek divine assistance for your health<\/li>\n<li>Witnessing the ancient Fire Purification ritual<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing old Edo charm in Jindaiji&#8217;s traditional township<\/li>\n<li>Receiving your yearly fortune and a good luck talisman<\/li>\n<li>Enjoying delicious local cuisine<\/li>\n<li>Glimpsing everyday life in Tokyo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Method of Transportation:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On this tour we use public transportation &#8211; train or subway\/ taxi to Jindaiji Temple and back<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><b>Travel times:<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nAbout 15 minutes from the center of the city (Shinjuku) to the Jindaiji Temple.<\/p>\n<p>About 10 minutes between the sites<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='background: #fff0d6; 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Okuni Tama Shrine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img src='https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Okuni-Tama-shrine-prayer-2.jpeg' width='800' height='600' title='Okuni Tama shrine prayer' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class=' slide-5 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class=\"avia-caption av-slideshow-caption\"><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content  '  itemprop=\"description\"  ><p>The Shrine of Benten, the Femininity Goddess &#8211; Takahata Fudo temple<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img src='https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Takahata-3-Benten.jpg' width='800' height='600' title='Takahata 3 Benten' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class=' slide-6 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class=\"avia-caption av-slideshow-caption\"><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content  '  itemprop=\"description\"  ><p>The Fire Purification Ritual Hall, Takahata Fudo temple<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img src='https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Takahata-4-Altar.jpg' width='800' height='600' title='Takahata 4 Altar' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class=' slide-7 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class=\"avia-caption av-slideshow-caption\"><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content  '  itemprop=\"description\"  ><p>Jindaiji Temple\u2019s Township<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img src='https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jindaiji-5-shop-1.jpeg' width='800' height='600' title='Jindaiji 5 shop' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class=' slide-8 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class=\"avia-caption av-slideshow-caption\"><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content  '  itemprop=\"description\"  ><p>Jindaiji Temple<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img src='https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jindaiji-1-Summer-1.jpeg' width='800' height='600' title='Jindaiji 1 Summer' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'>Next<\/a><\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-dots avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#1' class='goto-slide active' >1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><a href='#3' class='goto-slide ' >3<\/a><a href='#4' class='goto-slide ' >4<\/a><a href='#5' class='goto-slide ' >5<\/a><a href='#6' class='goto-slide ' >6<\/a><a href='#7' class='goto-slide ' >7<\/a><a href='#8' class='goto-slide ' >8<\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:20px; 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color: #800000;\"><strong>Availability:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Daily from 9:30 am, except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Level of difficulty:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Light<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>What is included in the cost:<\/strong> <\/span>my guiding and translation services as well as my transportation and food expenses. Participation in the purifying ritual at the Water God shrine and Power Talisman at Takahata Fudo temple. Taxi to Jindaiji Temple and back<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>What is an extra:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Your transportation and food expenses, any souvenirs or other items you purchase.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>This tour is suitable for all ages.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2080'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-wabi-tourdetail.php","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2080","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2080\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spiritofjapantours.com\/staging\/8667\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}