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15 Best Meiji Shrine Tours

The Meiji Shrine tours that explain what you are walking through: the hundred-thousand-tree forest planted by hand, Shinto practice decoded and the emperor who modernized Japan honored in silence next to Harajuku’s noise.

1.Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

Discover Tokyo’s top sights in one day with this guided tour, including Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba, and the SKYTREE®. Ideal for first-timers.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We had a great day in Tokyo with our guide Sébastien. He showed us a lot of nice places and made this day for us something we will always remember. He listened very well to our whishes and changed the tour so we could also…”

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2.Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour Shinto & Imperial System

Discover Tokyo's Meiji Shrine on a guided walking tour that combines spiritual insights, imperial history, and a peaceful forest escape—all for just $23.

★ 4.9

“Excellent tour! Yuuka was well informed, talked a lot about everything and did a well prepared tour! I learned a lot, alls questions could be answered and she attended to all our needs!”

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3.Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

Explore Tokyo’s spiritual heart at Meiji Shrine with a small group guided walk. Learn Shinto rituals, enjoy serene scenery, and gain cultural insights for just $23.

★ 5.0

“We were a small group and our tour guide Haydn was great. He has knowledge of the area, interesting facts and general history. This tour is perfect for people who just arrived to Japan, he is excellent at giving an introduction to religions and culture…”

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4.Tokyo Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

Explore Tokyo’s spiritual heart with this small-group guided walk through Meiji Shrine. Discover Shinto rituals, hidden features, and cultural insights for just $35.

★ 5.0

“We had a great walking tour of the Meiji Shrine through the forest with Sara, our guide. She was very friendly and knowledgable and explained the important facets of the Shinto religion and customs. We had been on other tours, but hRead more”

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6.Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree

Discover Tokyo’s highlights on a comprehensive 1-day bus tour, including Meiji Shrine, Odaiba, lunch, and Tokyo Skytree, with expert guides and authentic experiences.

★ 4.6

“Aki was such a fun and memorable guide during our time in Tokyo! Her English is really good (quite rare to find a Japanese guide who speaks such fluent and natural English), she made everything easy to understand and super fun. What made the tour…”

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7.Tokyo Morning Tour : Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and Fire Ritual

Discover Tokyo's sacred sites, vibrant street food, and tranquil rituals on this 4-hour morning tour blending spirituality, culture, and authentic flavors.

★ 5.0

“Yosuke was a delightful tour guide and companion on this varied tour. He shared history, philosophy, and customs that helped us understand our site visits. The tour was well paced and flexible, with breaks scheduled and as needed. The stRead more”

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8.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

Discover Tokyo's top sights in one day with this well-balanced tour covering Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Skytree for just $69.

★ 5.0

“The tour was very good, made even better by a fabulous tour guide! The guide, who is getting his masters degree in philosophy, was a subject matter expert in Japanese religion and spirituality. Make the only suggestion was that it was a lRead more”

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9.Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Market

Experience Tokyo's highlights early in the morning with this small-group tour visiting Asakusa, Tsukiji Market, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing for a peaceful, authentic start to your day.

★ 5.0

“A really nice way to hit the highlights before it got too crowded or hot. Kouta was a great guide, answering all our questions or found the answer for us. He related well with two teenage boys which can be a challenge for anyone.”

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10.Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo

Discover Tokyo’s blend of tradition and modernity with this 2-hour walking tour visiting Meiji Shrine, Harajuku’s Takeshita Street, and Omotesando.

★ 5.0

“Miyu was great! She explain the history of Japan very well. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating stories about Japanese culture, history, and modern life. I especially appreciated how she explained small detRead more”

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11.Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market

Discover Tokyo’s vibrant morning scenes with visits to Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and the Fish Market. A perfect blend of culture, spirituality, and local flavors for $75.

★ 4.9

“yo yo was amazing full of knowledge, answered questions amazingly, such a spiritual and powerful tour that drum in the fire ceremony wakes your heatt and its onstant peace, learning the history of uniting 2 religions and the difference of Buddhism and shinto. amazing!!! highly…”

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12.Tokyo: Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shijuku Tour

Discover Tokyo’s highlights in 4 hours with a private guide, visiting Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku for an authentic city experience.

★ 4.7

“Maruf was amazing, he was kind, patient and informative. The weather was not the best but we had a great time. He took lots of photos of me and my son and we had an unforgettable Tokyo experience !”

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13.Tokyo: Harajuku From Meiji shrine to Shibuya Crossing

Discover Tokyo’s highlights in just 2 hours with this guided tour from Meiji Shrine through Harajuku to Shibuya Crossing, perfect for limited schedules.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I did this tour at the end of October this year and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We would recommend to everyone. Naoko our tour guide was friendly, informative and spoke very good English. Thank you again Naoko, keep up the good work. Georgina…”

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14.Tokyo Morning Highlights: Shibuya, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine & More!

Discover Tokyo’s top sights on this engaging half-day walking tour, visiting iconic landmarks like Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Senso-ji with expert guides.

“This was a great tour with a friendly and amazing guide. We started early, which was good for getting out there before it got too crowded, and then we got to see a lot of major sites with someone who was able to show us…”

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15.Sacred Morning Walk and Brunch Meiji Shrine

Discover the tranquility of Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine on a peaceful morning walk, followed by a charming brunch in Harajuku—perfect for culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“It was over six months ago, but I joined as part of my university research. The tours are usually conducted in English, but since I was the only participant this time, the guide kindly gave the tour in Japanese. The pace of the conversation and…”

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