Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

Duration3h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

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 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.

Options

Join-in Shinto Tour

Join-in Tour (Max. 16 guests): A minimum of 4 participants is required. If not met, your booking may be rescheduled or canceled with a full refund.

Private Shinto Tour

What's included

Public transportation between the shrines
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

What to expect

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
1h · Admission ticket included

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
1h · Admission ticket included

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
1h · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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 point

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.

Additional information

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 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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