Private Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo | 3 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Public transportation between the different shrines included
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Photo opportunities
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point

Overview

Understand and learn about Japanese lifestyle and culture that was derived from Shinto thousands of years in the making by visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo in this 3-hour Private Tour. In this Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people. Shinto began as a practice to honor and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honoring these spirits, the number of natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, floods and even volcanic eruptions could be reduced or prevented. This belief has driven the construction of over 100,000 independent shrines all over Japan, each enshrining a different spirit for worship.

Meeting points

Harajuku Station
1 Chome-18 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

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Departure Point: Harajuku Station (on the JR Yamanote Line) at the Omotesando Exit Address: 怒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 äøē›® 18 Directions: Google Maps Link (to Harajuku Station): https://goo.gl/maps/NxH2XXk2kVo

End point

Itinerary

  • Harajuku Station (Pass By)

    Harajuku Station is a railway station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku.

  • Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of the late Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The shrine is surrounded by a lush forest composed of trees donated from different regions of Japan.

    1 hour

  • Kanda Myoujin Shrine

    Kanda Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo.

    1 hour

  • Tokyo Daijingu Shrine

    Tokyo Daijingu is affectionately called 'O-Ise-sama in Tokyo' because of its enshrined deities. This shrine is one of the famous shrine in Tokyo. it is famous for the god of marriage among girls.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In this three-hour private Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people.
  • Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour:
  • The 4-Hour Private Tokyo Tour will include an English-speaking guide. This tour will be conducted after the Modern History Tour, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Transportation costs are included. Admission fee or other optional activity fees for guests and tour guides are not included.
  • Add-on Yanaka Tour:
  • The Yanaka 2-hour Tour add-on option will visit Yanaka after the Shinto Shrine tour (from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with a short lunch break in between based on guestsā€™ preference). Yanaka is one of the few districts in Tokyo where the shitamachi atmosphere, an old town ambiance reminiscent of Tokyo from past decades, still survives.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather (if there is typhoon or other extreme weather conditions), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Standard Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event
  • Q&A?
  • What if I'm late?
  • Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If itā€™s canceled because the minimum isnā€™t met, youā€™ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Great experience for us!

Published on Nov, 2024

We decided to take this tour after wanting to learn a bit more about Shintoism and we were in Japan for our Honeymoon. We have a great time, learnt loads about Shinto and the Japanese culture in general. We were taken to three completely different shrines and the travel between was easy. Hiro was very friendly and really made this experience memorable for us. It felt like he was tailoring it to us as we walked around, he was attentive and no question was too much. Definitely an experience I would suggest anyone who has an interest in Japanese culture and Shintoism to go on. At the end he gave us some suggestions too for how we could spend the rest of our day based off of what we were interested. Definitely a brilliant memory for us, thank you :)

Amazing experience!

Published on Aug, 2024

The explanations we had to appreciate what we were looking at! As we are not very familiar with Japanese art, or specifically with Shintoism, it was a great way to start. Our nice and kind tour leader made it even better for us

Learning about Japanese traditions and culture.

Published on Apr, 2024

We had a great time with Akemi who was very accommodating with our schedule and took us to shrines and temples. She explained the culture and traditions really well and answered our numerous questions in detail. Definitely worth experiencing this yourself.

Guide made the tour genuine lady

Published on Oct, 2023

How friendly , happy and helpful our guide was. Interesting culture behind the shrines. I had an unexpected knee injury we still attended the tour but it is tough if anyone is injured ,however guide was very patient and allowed me to rest as needed. Tour guide was Ami

Great Tour

Published on Sep, 2023

Had a great time on this tour. We got to see so much. Meiji Jingu shrine was my favorite. It was like stepping into a different world. We loved our tour guide Hitomi. She was very knowledgeable on the history of all the shrines and temples we visited. She had us try Mochi for the first time. We had a nice lunch at a local place where I had my first Japanese beer... Kanpai! Lol. We also got to visit the "Cat Town" Yanaka Ginza which was interesting. Hitomi was so sweet and so much fun to be around. She also happens to be a Calligraphy Master. She presented us with a board that she penned herself with a sweet phrase about a once in a lifetime encounter (which was meeting us), she personally wrote a note to us on the back. She added her personal red stamp. We were so touched by this thoughtful "omiyage" that we were able to have as a keepsake of our time together.

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