Exclusive Kannon‑in Temple Tour｜Kanazawa Slip one block past Higashi Chaya and enter Kannon‑in Street, a hushed lane leading to a 400‑year‑old temple rarely open to visitors. With an English‑speaking interpreter you’ll hear the lore of this hidden spiritual quarter before crossing the gate for a private rite.
In the main hall you join the Goma Fire Ritual: wooden prayer sticks are offered to the flames while mantras burn away worldly desires. You then walk Osuna‑fumi, tracing a circle on consecrated sand for body‑mind purification. Before leaving, the temple master’s wife hand‑brushes a personalised Goshuin seal for you to keep. Ancient statues and treasures are shown along the way.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All service fees and applicable taxes are included in the price.
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa Asanogawa Enyukai Hall (Kanazawa Geisha and Teahouse District Museum)
Return
観音院
The tour officially ends at Kannon-in Temple, but your guide can accompany you back to the Higashi Chaya District upon request. Please let us know in advance if you would prefer this option.
Exclusive Kannon in Temple Tour in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
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Exclusive Kannon‑in Temple Tour｜Kanazawa Slip one block past Higashi Chaya and enter Kannon‑in Street, a hushed lane leading to a 400‑year‑old temple rarely open to visitors. With an English‑speaking interpreter you’ll hear the lore of this hidden spiritual quarter before crossing the gate for a private rite.
In the main hall you join the Goma Fire Ritual: wooden prayer sticks are offered to the flames while mantras burn away worldly desires. You then walk Osuna‑fumi, tracing a circle on consecrated sand for body‑mind purification. Before leaving, the temple master’s wife hand‑brushes a personalised Goshuin seal for you to keep. Ancient statues and treasures are shown along the way.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All service fees and applicable taxes are included in the price.
Meeting Points
Departure
Kanazawa Asanogawa Enyukai Hall (Kanazawa Geisha and Teahouse District Museum)
Return
観音院
The tour officially ends at Kannon-in Temple, but your guide can accompany you back to the Higashi Chaya District upon request. Please let us know in advance if you would prefer this option.
