Tokyo Walking Tour of Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture
by Traveling Tokyo
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥6,400Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo lasts about two hours and focuses on Meiji Shrine and Shinto culture. The tour begins at the large wooden myojin style torii gate, which is the largest of its kind in Japan, standing 12 meters tall and 17.1 meters wide. Visitors enter through this gate and walk along a forested path within a 70-hectare artificial forest located in the Shibuya district. The forest contains about 100,000 trees donated from across Japan. The guide provides historical information about the shrine’s dedication to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and explains the significance of Shinto rituals practiced at the main shrine. Participants observe traditional ceremonies, have the option to offer prayers, and can write wishes on wooden ema plaques. The guide also explains the relationship between nature and spirituality in Shinto belief and points out notable features on the shrine grounds. Group sizes are kept small to allow for questions and interaction. The tour includes guiding services and historical insights but does not include tips.
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What's included
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Itinerary
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo’s most prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Visitors enter through tall torii gates and walk along a path surrounded by 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. At the main shrine, guests can observe Shinto rituals, offer prayers, or write wishes on wooden ema plaques. The shrine provides a quiet place of reflection within one of the world’s busiest cities.
60 min
Largest Wooden Myojin Style Torii
This torii gate is the largest of its kind in Japan, measuring 12 meters tall and 17.1 meters wide. Its size reflects the shrine’s sacred importance.
明治神宮 Meiji Shrine
Established in 1920, Meiji Jingu is located in a 70-hectare artificial forest in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and offers a traditional and peaceful atmosphere in the city.
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the starbucks closest to Meiji Shrine. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
End point
We will meet in front of the starbucks closest to Meiji Shrine. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo Walking Tour of Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture
by Traveling Tokyo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥6,400Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo lasts about two hours and focuses on Meiji Shrine and Shinto culture. The tour begins at the large wooden myojin style torii gate, which is the largest of its kind in Japan, standing 12 meters tall and 17.1 meters wide. Visitors enter through this gate and walk along a forested path within a 70-hectare artificial forest located in the Shibuya district. The forest contains about 100,000 trees donated from across Japan. The guide provides historical information about the shrine’s dedication to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and explains the significance of Shinto rituals practiced at the main shrine. Participants observe traditional ceremonies, have the option to offer prayers, and can write wishes on wooden ema plaques. The guide also explains the relationship between nature and spirituality in Shinto belief and points out notable features on the shrine grounds. Group sizes are kept small to allow for questions and interaction. The tour includes guiding services and historical insights but does not include tips.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo’s most prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Visitors enter through tall torii gates and walk along a path surrounded by 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. At the main shrine, guests can observe Shinto rituals, offer prayers, or write wishes on wooden ema plaques. The shrine provides a quiet place of reflection within one of the world’s busiest cities.
60 min
Largest Wooden Myojin Style Torii
This torii gate is the largest of its kind in Japan, measuring 12 meters tall and 17.1 meters wide. Its size reflects the shrine’s sacred importance.
明治神宮 Meiji Shrine
Established in 1920, Meiji Jingu is located in a 70-hectare artificial forest in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and offers a traditional and peaceful atmosphere in the city.
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the starbucks closest to Meiji Shrine. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
End point
We will meet in front of the starbucks closest to Meiji Shrine. The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.