Meiji Shrine Tour: Discover Tokyo's Spiritual Heart

Explore Tokyo’s spiritual heart with our Meiji Shrine Tour. Uncover Shinto rituals, hidden features, and nature’s role in Japanese tradition.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden - Nestled within the forest of Meiji Shrine is the tranquil Imperial Garden, a secluded haven once cherished by Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. This peaceful retreat boasts a seasonal iris garden, a serene koi pond, and a delightful tea house that embodies the understated elegance of Japan’s imperial heritage. As…
What's Included
  • Historical Insights into the District
  • Entry/Admission to Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden, Meiji Shrine
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Venture beyond the usual tourist routes with an escorted exploration of Tokyo’s spiritual core. The Meiji Shrine Tour offers more than just a stroll through a forest—it’s a deep cultural experience. Guided by an expert local, participants will uncover the profound symbolism of Shinto rituals, explore hidden aspects of the shrine grounds, and understand…

Location
Starbucks Coffee - With Harajuku
We will meet in front of the starbucks closest to Meiji Shrine. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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229kristnap
Jul 17, 2025
Very good and fun - Great and much history, very good guide, recommended, very easy to understand. Nice and gentile guided tour by walking.
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Enzon548
Jul 15, 2025
Visit of Meiji-Jingu - Amazing experience, Matt took time to explain everything we wanted to know. He is super nice, super friendly and very easy to understand ( even if your English isn’t perfect) Would recommend 100%. Will make your visit of meiji-jingu 100 times better
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Simoneck8078li
Jul 15, 2025
Trip - Fantastic. Very interesting tour and a cheerful guide who helps to understand the history of the temple. I’m very excited with this experience
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322wadel
Jul 15, 2025
Religious Studies Professor Approved - Jasmine, our tour guide was phenomenal. I am a religious studies professor and she was able to answer all my questions (for my research) with enthusiasm and practicality, especially explaining how “textbook information” translates to everyday practice. I was very impressed! She also guided us through the rituals.
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548anibi
Jul 14, 2025
Great tour of Meiji shrine. - Lovely tour of Meiji shrine with Matt and ben. Family really enjoyed, aged 8 and 5yrs. Lots of information re architecture and amulets and other tidbits.
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Rivasfamilia
Jul 13, 2025
Worth every penny - First of all wanted to thank Haydn, he was amazing and very patient, as we came with our little one. And he offered to take pictures in the best spots! So we have nice family memories. We were so lucky that it was only 3 of us in the tour so we could ask as many questions as we want and know even more about the culture, Apart of the history that we learnt about Meiji Shrine and Shinto culture. As well We saw a traditional Japanese wedding. Haydn gave us very good recommendations, that without him we wouldn’t discover other places. Was a pleasure ! Thank you so much!
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Grahamjp298fi
Jul 13, 2025
Very enjoyable tour. - The tour was very informative, and our guide Jasmine was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! Would definitely recommend.
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J7889mojohnh
Jul 13, 2025
Enlightening and informative - Amazing trip with jasmine. Was so enlightening and informative. She not only provided great history and context for the area, but was also able to provide practical and detailed information about the spiritual and religious aspects of the shrine. 10/10 would do again.
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O9549pklaurenm
Jul 12, 2025
Meiji shrine tour - Was a great informative tour and I learned a lot about Shinto culture. Also we were running late as we missed our train and our tour guide Jasmine was so accommodating, she kept in touch with me so we could join the tour whenever we got there. Thanks Jasmine!
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U9268uykevinh
Jul 12, 2025
Insightful and inspiring - Jasmine really knew the finer details of the history and culture. She was able to answer any questions we had and was more than accommodating. We had a great time!
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).