Hidden Tokyo: Hie Shrine Morning Tour with a Local

5.0 (2 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter side of Tokyo.

Start your morning with a local guide at Hie Shrine, a peaceful Shinto shrine surrounded by Tokyo’s modern business district. Learn how Japanese people pray, discover the meaning behind traditional Shinto customs, and enjoy a relaxing walk before finishing with a Japanese-style breakfast and coffee.
Where to Meet

“Start your Tokyo day with a peaceful 2-hour cultural experience.”

8:00
Meet at Tameike-Sanno

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8:10–9:30
Hie Shrine + Japanese culture + Shinto customs

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9:30–10:00
Relaxed walk through Akasaka

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10:00
Coffee & local breakfast

What's included

  • Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Brunch

What to expect

  1. Hie Shrine Nihonbashi Sessha
    1h 30m
    Escape the crowds and discover a peaceful side of Tokyo before the city wakes up.
    In the first half of the tour, discover the Hie Shrine, dedicated to the deity of Mount Hiei, which is in Kyoto. In the second half of the tour, we will take a walk around Akasaka-Area and have a brunch with the authentic Japanese cup of coffee! Experience the Now and Then of Japan with our friendly knowledgeable guides!

    The shrine is known for its beautiful architecture and Torii gate and is also famous for its bi-annual Sanno Matsuri festival, which is one of Tokyo’s three major festivals and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

    Visitors to the Shrine can enjoy exploring the grounds, which include buildings and a large torii gate.

    Other things to note
    Please wear easy shoes to walk. We will walk around for 1 to 1.5 hours. And bring cash for brunch which will cost around 1,000 JPY to 2,000 JPY depending on your order at the coffee shop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Where to Meet
8:00 am Tameike-Sannou Station (Subway Ginza or Namboku Line)
The guide will be waiting at the guide map near the gate at the Tameike-Sannou Station

End points
Coffee Sakan Shu Akasaka Mitsuke
3-9-1 Kiyo Bldg.1F, Akasaka, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo near Akasaka Mitsuke Station

End point

After the Hie Shrine tour, we will take a walk to this coffee shop, and the tour will end at this coffee shop after we have some brunch.

Coffee Shop: Coffee Sakan Shu Akasaka Mitsuke (Near Akasaka-Mitsuke Station)
Note : The tour will end around 10:00 am (Possibility to extend 10 or 15 min)

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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