Tokyo · MEIJI SHRINE TOURS
Route, timing and booking details
Compare these meiji shrine tours by route, timing and the part of Tokyo they reveal. The full reviews make the practical differences clear before you reserve.
A full-day Tokyo coach tour bundling Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree Tembo Deck, and a Tokyo Bay cruise.
“Momo our Tour guide very knowledgeable on the subject.”
A guided one-day Tokyo loop: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Asakusa, and TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck, with lunch and bus transport included.
“This was a great tour. We hit some great areas and our guide was knowledgeable and cared about our enjoyment of the day. I wish I could upload the picture I took at sunset from the SKYTREE with Mount Fuji in full view. It was magical and I feel so lucky to have been there for that. I think this is a great tour for the first days in Tokyo to get a feel for the city. The only thing I would change is the lunch. I don’t think there needs to be a lunch provided, even for the same price. We went all of the way to the airport…”
Meiji Jingu in a small group, from torii gates and consecrated barrels to Shinto etiquette, Emperor Meiji poetry, and tea in the forest.
“I did the Meiji Shrine walking tour with Yuki and had a great experience. He was punctual, very polite, and genuinely kind throughout the tour. His knowledge of Shinto, the Japanese Imperial system, and the history behind Meiji Shrine was impressive, and he explained everything in a very clear and engaging way. Walking through the forest where the city noise fades away really added to the experience, and Yuki shared great cultural insights about traditions and ceremonies that take place at the shrine. He also did a great job explaining Japans transition from the samurai era to modern times. I would definitely recommend Yuki to anyone looking to understand the…”
Join a 2-hour Meiji Jingu Shinto culture walk from Harajuku, learn rituals, see torii and consecrated barrels, and stroll 100,000 trees.
“Our tour was awesome simply because of our guides Maria, Mak, and Matt! They were amazing, so lovely done tour. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to know Japanese culture and ways of life!”
A small-group walking tour through Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu, learning Shinto rituals, symbols, and customs with clear guide storytelling for $18.
“Our family of four attended the cultural walking tour in June 2025. Sara, our guide, met us on time at the designated meeting point, the Starbucks Coffee With Harajuku. Sara was fun and interactive. Besides informing us about Meiji-jingu Read more”
Meiji Shrine walking tour in Tokyo with a local guide, Shinto and Imperial system insights, garden admission, and a peaceful forest route.
“A great tour with Yuuki A! He was very patient and explained a lot of things to us! Great for a group or solo 🙌”
A 4-hour Tokyo morning with an English guide at Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji outer market snacks, and Asakusa’s Senso-ji, plus photos.
“What an Amazing experience . Our Guide Shoma Sato was beyond great. He was an excellent at explaining everything we saw . He was patient and made every attempt to cater to everyone on our tour. I highly recommend this tour. I know tour guides make or break a tour so I hope you get Shoma Sato on your next tour . Paul ( Philadelphia)”
A guide-led Tokyo day hitting Shibuya, Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace exterior, Akihabara, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with trains and Skytree entry.
“This was an amazing experience. The guide shared extremely interesting information about the culture and history of the city and the country. Fully recommended.Auto-translated”
A calm Tokyo morning route hitting Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Jingu, and Shibuya, with flexible private or self-guided options and an English guide.
“Hana was a wonderful guide for our first day in Tokyo! She helped us learn how to ride the train and taught us so much about the city and its history. Our whole family enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this tour :)”
Walk from tranquil Meiji Jingu forest to Harajuku youth streets and Omotesando, led by a small-group guide with admission included.
“Great way to see Meiji-Jingu and some key parts of Harajuku neighborhood. Miyu did a great job of sharing history without being too long winded, which was particularly tricky given the broad age range of our group. Highly recommend!”
Tokyo morning food and temples, with a calm stop at Meiji Shrine, tastings at Tsukiji, then Asakusa snacks and Senso-ji views.
“I would recommend this tour for everyone who is interested in the Japanese religion. Our guide Remu was very nice and gave use a lots of information about schinto and buddhism. The fire ritual is amazing to watch! It was a informative and fun morning for us.”
A private 4-hour West Tokyo tour hitting Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, and Shinjuku, with a guide and public transit.
“Our guide Emir was absolutely fantastic! I can’t thank him enough for such a fabulous tour. Emir tailored the sightseeing to our specific requirements, he gave detailed knowledge and information along the route and explained everything so well to us. Honestly he really did make the trip so special and the sights we took in were brought to life with history and explanation. Emir was kind and helpful and a delight to spend 4 hours with. Thank you Emir for making our first full day in Tokyo so special. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this guide to anyone. Many many thanks Jenny Clark”
Harajuku, Meiji Jingu, and Shibuya Crossing in 2 hours with a small-group guide, mobile ticket, and omikuji fortune paper.
“The walk through the temples was really great. I enjoyed learning about Japanese history and we even saw a traditional wedding.”
Tokyo in 7 hours: Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Senso-ji, and Skytree city views with a bilingual guide.
“Me encantó conocer estos lugares junto a un excelente y professional guía turistico. George nos contó mucho sobre la cultura de Japón, a medida que visitamos lugares hermosos. 100 por ciento recomendable.”
Early morning small-group walk through Meiji Shrine with etiquette tips, history, and Harajuku Takeshita Street, then optional brunch.
“This was my first experience on my first day in Tokyo and it couldn't have been better--seriously incredible. Tomo was my guide and she was amazing! She taught me lots about shrines and how to follow the rules expected and took her timRead more”
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