Private Tour – Tracing the Sutras At Shinshoji Temple

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A day out in Narita experiencing traditional Japanese culture

Shakyo, The Sutra Tracing, is performed as a means of mindfulness training. Whether one has faith in Buddhism or not, tracing sacred scripts gives us time to reflect on ourselves and practice mindfulness.

On this tour you will visit a quiet temple where you can have a go at tracing the sutras with a Japanese brush and ink. Shinshoji Temple, only ten minutes away from Narita Airport, holds a vast amount of land where great historic buildings stand, and in its surrounding area there is a beautiful garden and a literature museum.

The omotesando street that leads to the temple is also famous for its delicious cuisine. If you are flying into or out of Narita Airport, this tour is worth booking!

Additional Info

Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Narita, Japan
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours



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A day out in Narita experiencing traditional Japanese culture

Shakyo, The Sutra Tracing, is performed as a means of mindfulness training. Whether one has faith in Buddhism or not, tracing sacred scripts gives us time to reflect on ourselves and practice mindfulness.

On this tour you will visit a quiet temple where you can have a go at tracing the sutras with a Japanese brush and ink. Shinshoji Temple, only ten minutes away from Narita Airport, holds a vast amount of land where great historic buildings stand, and in its surrounding area there is a beautiful garden and a literature museum.

The omotesando street that leads to the temple is also famous for its delicious cuisine. If you are flying into or out of Narita Airport, this tour is worth booking!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Narita omotesando, 378 Nakamachi, Narita, Chiba 286-0027, Japan

Naritasan Omotesando Street

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple Main Gate, 1 Narita Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple grounds, Narita 283-0023 Chiba Prefecture

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (Somon (main gate) and Niomon Gate)

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, 1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (Great Main Hall)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, 1 Narita, Chiba 286-0023, Japan

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Information Center

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, 1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture

Naritasan Sutra Tracing Dojo

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy, 640 Narita, Chiba 286-0023, Japan

Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Naritasan Park, 1 Narita, Narita 286-0023 Chiba Prefecture

Naritasan Park

Duration: 1 hour



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