Shorinzan Daruma Temple
temple
少林山達磨寺
Birthplace of Japan's daruma doll tradition since 1697, with DIY daruma painting workshops.
Birthplace of Japan's daruma doll tradition, this Obaku Zen temple built in 1697 overflows with thousands of red daruma dolls offered by wish-makers. The January 6-7 Daruma Market draws massive crowds from across Kanto who come to purchase new dolls and return fulfilled ones. Year-round, visitors can paint their own daruma with one eye and return to fill the second after their wish comes true.
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