Pray Like a Local at Meiji Shrine – Guided Tour with Sake Barrels

It’s a famous spot on social media — I’ll take photos for you!

This is the famous torii gate. Let’s grab some photos here—this is where we enter the divine world.

I’m Yuki, 38 years old. I was born and raised in Chiba, a suburb near Tokyo, which has Tokyo Disneyland and Narita International Airport.

Duration1h 30m - 1h 50m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 11 travelers

Overview

Hi guys! I’m Yuki. I’ve been running walking tours in Tokyo for over a year now. I studied education at Meiji University and hold a junior high school social studies teaching license. I also lived and worked in Vancouver, Canada, for about a year and a half. I work as an online English teacher as well.

Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
I’ll share stories about Emperor Meiji, stop by the famous sake barrels, try the hand-washing ritual, and talk about Shinto.

Having a guide really helps things click— how Japanese people think about religion, and what makes this place feel special. I’ll also show you how Japanese people pray when they’re wishing for dreams to come true.

You’ll also have free time to grab a goshuin stamp or check out some souvenirs.

I recently launched this tour, so the number of reviews is still small.
That’s why I’ve kept the price a little lower.
I have plenty of guiding experience, so you’ll definitely enjoy the tour!

What's included

Entrance fee

offering money.It’s used when visiting a shrine to pray.

What to expect

Meiji Jingu Shrine
1h 30m

Guided walking tour of Meiji Shrine

Friendly English-speaking guide with over one year of tour-guiding experience

Easy-to-understand explanations of Japanese history and Shinto traditions

Stories about Emperor Meiji and the historical background of the shrine

Clear explanation of how to properly visit and pray at a Shinto shrine

Step-by-step guidance on purification at the water basin (temizuya)

Walk through the shrine forest and main grounds

Stop at the famous sake barrel display and other popular photo spots

Time to take photos at scenic locations

Free time to get goshuin stamps and shop for souvenirs

Relaxed pace with no rushing throughout the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The First Torii Gate of Meiji Shrine is very easy to reach.
It’s just a short walk from JR Harajuku Station (West Exit).
You can also get there in about 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro.

End point

The First Torii Gate of Meiji Shrine is very easy to reach.
It’s just a short walk from JR Harajuku Station (West Exit).
You can also get there in about 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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