DARUMA DOLLS

Daruma dolls are a traditional Japanese round dolls modeled after Bodhidharma - the founder of Zen Buddhism. They are typically red and depict a bearded man. These dolls are a symbol of good luck and perseverance and is common to be given to people as gifts. Daruma dolls can be purchased at big temples or tourist shopping spots. Asakusa’s Nakamise Street holds many tourists shops that would have Daruma dolls.

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Where to buy: Nakamise Shopping Street, 1 Chome-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032

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Website: http://asakusa-nakamise.jp/e-index.html

Hours: 10:00am- 5:00pm