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Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

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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.

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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

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.

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

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What if I'm late?

Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.

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

Cần Quan Tâm

Harajuku Station

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.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

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.

1 hour • Bao Gồm Vé

Bao gồm

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

Tùy chọn

Private Shinto Tour

Shinto + Add-on Yanaka Tour

Yanaka Tour : Extend your experience with a 2.5-hour guided walk through Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s last nostalgic old-town districts.

Đánh giá

5.00

18 đánh giá

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Great experience for us!
B6916YOmeganb,,22 thg 11, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided to take this tour after wanting to learn a bit more about Shintoism and we were in Japan for our Honeymoon. We have a great time, learnt loads about Shinto and the Japanese culture in general. We were taken to three completely different shrines and the travel between was easy. Hiro was very friendly and really made this experience memorable for us. It felt like he was tailoring it to us as we walked around, he was attentive and no question was too much. Definitely an experience I would suggest anyone who has an interest in Japanese culture and Shintoism to go on. At the end he gave us some suggestions too for how we could spend the rest of our day based off of what we were interested. Definitely a brilliant memory for us, thank you :)
Amazing experience!
Veronica J,,16 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The explanations we had to appreciate what we were looking at! As we are not very familiar with Japanese art, or specifically with Shintoism, it was a great way to start. Our nice and kind tour leader made it even better for us
Learning about Japanese traditions and culture.
expi,,14 thg 4, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with Akemi who was very accommodating with our schedule and took us to shrines and temples. She explained the culture and traditions really well and answered our numerous questions in detail. Definitely worth experiencing this yourself.
Guide made the tour genuine lady
chloe d,,15 thg 10, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
How friendly , happy and helpful our guide was. Interesting culture behind the shrines. I had an unexpected knee injury we still attended the tour but it is tough if anyone is injured ,however guide was very patient and allowed me to rest as needed. Tour guide was Ami
Great Tour
NAPHA P,,5 thg 9, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Had a great time on this tour. We got to see so much. Meiji Jingu shrine was my favorite. It was like stepping into a different world. We loved our tour guide Hitomi. She was very knowledgeable on the history of all the shrines and temples we visited. She had us try Mochi for the first time. We had a nice lunch at a local place where I had my first Japanese beer... Kanpai! Lol. We also got to visit the "Cat Town" Yanaka Ginza which was interesting. Hitomi was so sweet and so much fun to be around. She also happens to be a Calligraphy Master. She presented us with a board that she penned herself with a sweet phrase about a once in a lifetime encounter (which was meeting us), she personally wrote a note to us on the back. She added her personal red stamp. We were so touched by this thoughtful "omiyage" that we were able to have as a keepsake of our time together.
AMAZING EXPERIENCE + 5/5 stars to Toshio Arai who is the best tour guide we could’ve asked for!!
richocampos,,5 thg 9, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the HONOR to have Toshio Arai as our tour guide for the day. He was extremely kind, patient, fluent in English but most importantly, very knowledgeable of the history of Japan and how that translated into the history and mythology behind Shintoism. His tour was the perfect introduction to the cultural aspect of our Japan trip as we learned the customs and symbolism present throughout distinct shrines. Every question we had was answered expertly and we just couldn’t have asked for a better and kinder tour guide. We took this Shinto tour as a private tour and I would say it is 100% recommended that way. Me and my partner saw multiple large groups that had to gather around their guide and I could see how it would be easy to miss things. Again, 100% recommended. I hope you are lucky and you get Toshio Arai as your tour guide!
One of a kind chance to experience culture
lianab419,,26 thg 4, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful way to understand more about Japanese culture, and be able to experience traditional Shinto monuments and rituals in a way that is respectful and educational. Our tour guide Hitomi was amazing. She is very well informed on the subject, and also was such a kind and sweet person. She gave us a work of calligraphy at the end of the tour (done herself!) that is going to be a treasured piece of art in our home. Additionally, my little sister who did the tour with me said that she felt so much peace and serenity in the shrines we visited that we went back on an additional day to appreciate the beauty. When we went back, we saw a massive tour group, and both my little sister and I commented on how lucky we were to be able to experience the shrine on a small guided tour. Well worth the value!
wonderful experience!
Paige F,,15 thg 4, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had an amazing time on this tour. The background on the history of the Meiji period was very interesting, and it was a great experience getting to learn the proper etiquette for visiting and praying at shrines respectfully. Our guide Shunsuke was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and we loved getting to know him! He even took the time to learn about our interests and show us a few places along the tour that we would enjoy. This tour completely exceeded our expectations and was a fantastic first tour in Japan.
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Heather K,,4 thg 3, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
If you're interested in learning about the history of Shinto in Japan, this tour is perfect! Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to various Shinto Shrines in the Tokyo area. He explained what the statues represented, the proper procedure for preying, and some of the teachings of Shintoism. The Shrines were all beautiful and amazing to view in person!
Really insightful!
aec23,,17 thg 1, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic experience, due to the excellent guide Atsuko Kobayashi. We gained so much insight from Atsuko, to give us a better understanding of modern day Japan, through it’s history and in particular the role and importance of Shinto practice. Atsuko guided us through three differing temples, and helped us participate appropriately in the rituals. For people wanting to better understand Japan, this tour is essential (p.s. it was my fifth visit to Japan)