Arigato Gosaimasu!The tour was very interesting, and Kodai was very kind and professional. Thanks for everything! Cheers from Brazil and Italy.
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
About this tour
Meiji Shrine, located in a lush forest, is the most visited shrine in Japan. On this small-group tour of up to 10 people, a local guide explains Shinto and the Japanese Imperial system.
Highlights
- Small group tour of up to 10 people
- The mysterious forest where noise disappears
- Japan's 2,600-year-old Imperial system
- Visiting the most popular shinto shrine in Japan
- Learn how Japan went from samurai to modern
What's included
- Sightseeing tour
- Guide
Quick facts
Start times
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
14:30
Minimum age
Ages 1+
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting point
Harajuku Station, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Guest Reviews
(486 reviews)
Great ExperienceThe experience was great, I learned a lot and the general vibe was also very nice. I recommend Kodai as a guide and the trip itself.
Kodai was Amazing!Kodai was amazing! The tour was a great length of time and I learned so much. It was a very special experience.
Great TourGreat tour with Kodai. He was super sweet and made our visit to Meiji Jingu better than it would have been on our own.
Wonderful Tour with MizuOn August 15, 2026, we visited the Meiji Shrine. Our guide, Mizu, was waiting for us right on time and immediately won us over with her warm and friendly personality.
Informative and EnlighteningInformative and enlightening experience. Highly recommend!
Enjoyed the TourWe enjoyed so much of this tour. Ichi is an experienced guide who made the visit very interesting.
Great Tour by IchiroGreat tour by Ichiro. We learned a lot about the Shrine.
Awesome Experience with TomoTomo was definitely great! Highly recommend the tour!
Fantastic Tour with AyakaMy mom and I really enjoyed our tour! Ayaka was so sweet and informative and fun! Would definitely recommend.
Reviews sourced from TripAdvisor
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