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Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 16
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesJapanese, English
About this activity
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 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.
What to expect
Harajuku Station
1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 150-0001, Japan
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
1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 151-8857, Japan
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.
Kanda Shrine
2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, 101-0021, Japan
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.
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, 102-0071, Japan
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.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Departure Point: Harajuku Station (on the JR Yamanote Line) at the Omotesando Exit Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 丁目 18 Directions: Google Maps Link (to Harajuku Station): https://goo.gl/maps/NxH2XXk2kVo
End
Return point: Akihabara (where the last shrine will be located). If add-on of Yanaka tour is added, the tour will end in Yanaka area.
Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum of 2 people per booking is required
What's included
Included
- Public transportation between the shrines
- Entrance fees
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Photo opportunities
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (6–99)
Additional information
- In this three-hour 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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- This tour operates on Tue, Fri, and Sun each week. Please select your preferred date accordingly.
- 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.
- Q&A?
- What if I'm late?
- Kindly note that for join-in tours, we respectfully request guests to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth start for all participants. Late arrival will be considered a no-show, and the booking will be treated as cancelled
- For private tours, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If guests do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled
Languages
- Guide
- Japanese, English
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0+ days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day 18 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Instant then manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 27666P10
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (9) and Tripadvisor (9).
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