Cloth Daruma Making Daruchan no Ouchi

5-5-1 Jindaiji-motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo

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Make memories of your trip to Jindai-ji Temple by creating your own “Chofu-daruma” doll with local fabric

Daruma are traditional Japanese dolls that are well-known as lucky charms. Jindai-ji Temple holds its annual Daruma Market – one of the three largest in Japan – on March 3rd and 4th. Jindai-ji Temple is also renowned for its god of marriage, based on a romantic love story. You may struggle at first to choose the best fabric for your Daruma doll, but this is actually a very enjoyable process.

While cutting the fabric into small pieces as per the pattern, and while attaching large pieces to the doll, let your imagination wander, and we are sure your Daruma doll will exceed your expectations.
After focusing on your creation, relax by playing “Darumame-tsumami” (picking up beans) and a board game called “Daruttobi,” or perhaps take a commemorative photo while wearing a “Jindai-ji Daruma” costume.

Tips

Fill in one eye on your Daruma to make a wish, then fill in the other eye when the wish comes true.
Once your Daruma has two eyes, it can be kept to ward off evil.

■Procedures

1. Explanation (about how to apply the paste for each pattern)
2. Write your wish on the Daruma’s body
3. Choose your fabric
4. Attach the fabric
5. Dry the Daruma
6. Draw a face
7. Complete and take a photo
8. Receive a Daruchan strap as a present

How to Get There

Chofu StationKeio Line
From the North Exit of Chofu Station (Keio Line), take the Odakyu Bus (鷹56 bound for the South Exit of Mitaka Station, or 吉06 bound for the South Exit of Kichijoji Station). Get off at the Jindaiji-iriguchi bus stop.

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Traditional Cultural Experience

Opening Hours	11:00-16:00 MondaysTuesdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays Changes depending on the season and/or time period Last entry 120 minutes before closing Closing days: WednesdaysThursdaysIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day.
Price	Chofu Daruma making / 4,400 yen CashVisaJCBMasterCardAMEXUnionPayAlipay
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