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Tokyo Meiji Shrine Walking Tour with Local Japanese Guide

By Your Tokyo Buddy
Free cancellation available
Price is €27 per adult
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Overview

Tokyo’s sacred forest is a calm world just minutes from the city’s energy.
Join a friendly local guide to discover the beauty and secrets of Meiji Shrine.
Learn how to bow, cleanse, and pray the traditional way, then visit a hidden garden which is exclusively open to this tour.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories about the shrine, nature, and everyday Tokyo life.
We’ll finish near Harajuku Station, perfect for your next adventure or a quick local snack!

Activity location
  • Consecrated Sake Barrels
    • 1
    • 151-0052, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • CAFÉ Mori no Terrace
    • 1 1
    • 151-0052, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo Meiji Shrine Walking Tour with Local Japanese Guide
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€27.24 x 1 Adult€27.24
Total
Price is €27.24
Until Fri, 6 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Meiji Jingu Ichino Torii (Pass by)
Meiji Jingu – First Torii Gate Step through the towering First Torii of Meiji Shrine, where the bustling city fades into whispers of sacred calm. Surrounded by ancient cedars, this grand wooden gate marks the passage from modern Tokyo into a tranquil spiritual realm.
Consecrated Sake Barrels
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Sake Barrel Offerings (Kazaridaru) A vibrant wall of colourful sake barrels stands as a symbol of harmony between Japan’s deep-rooted traditions and modern culture. Each barrel, offered by sake brewers across the nation, celebrates gratitude and the bond between people, nature, and the divine.
Big Torii (Pass by)
Meiji Jingu – Second Torii Gate Deeper along the forest path, the Second Torii rises in quiet majesty. Crafted from ancient cypress, it invites visitors to leave the worldly behind and enter a realm of peace, where sunlight filters gently through the trees and time seems to slow.
Imperial Poetry of Emperor Meiji
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Poems of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken Carved on stone and nestled among the trees, these poems reflect the grace and wisdom of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. Their words speak of harmony, nature, and virtue—echoes of a spirit that continues to inspire Japan’s heart today.
Meiji Jingu Sanno Torii (Pass by)
Meiji Jingu – Third Torii Gate Standing before the shrine’s inner sanctuary, the Third Torii marks the sacred threshold where reverence deepens. Bathed in soft light and framed by towering trees, it invites quiet reflection before the divine heart of Meiji Jingu.
Meiji Jingu Gehaiden
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Meiji Shrine – Main Worship Hall (Gaihōden) At the heart of Meiji Jingu lies the Main Worship Hall, a serene sanctuary of cypress and copper. Here, the air feels sacred—gentle drums echo, prayers are whispered, and visitors bow in gratitude beneath the timeless elegance of Shinto tradition.
Couple Camphor Trees
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Meoto Kusunoki – The Sacred Couple Camphor Trees Standing side by side for over a century, these twin camphor trees symbolise harmony and lasting love. Bound by sacred rope, they are said to bless relationships with unity and happiness—an enduring reminder that two hearts can grow stronger together.
North Pond
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
North Pond (Kita-ike) A hidden gem within Meiji Jingu’s tranquil forest, the North Pond mirrors the surrounding greenery in perfect stillness. Carp glide beneath the surface, and the gentle rustle of leaves creates a moment of quiet reflection amidst the sacred calm.
Treasure Museum (Pass by)
Meiji Jingu Treasure Museum (Hōmotsuden) Nestled in a quiet grove, the Treasure Museum houses sacred artefacts and personal belongings of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. Its refined wooden architecture blends seamlessly with nature, offering visitors a glimpse into Japan’s imperial heritage and timeless artistry.
Pebble Stone
  • 3m
  • Admission ticket included
Sazare-ishi (Pebble Rock of Unity) This humble yet sacred stone embodies the Japanese spirit of endurance and unity. Over centuries, countless tiny pebbles have fused together into one solid rock—symbolising the strength that grows when small, steadfast efforts come together in harmony.

Location

Activity location
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    Consecrated Sake Barrels
    • 1
    • 151-0052, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    CAFÉ Mori no Terrace
    • 1 1
    • 151-0052, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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