Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
Meiji Shrine, located in a lush forest, is the most visited shrine in Japan. A local guide explain Shinto and the Japanese Imperial system. Includes a free ticket to the beautiful Japanese garden.
[Highlights] ・The Mysterious Forest Where Noise Disappears ・Japan's 2,600-Year-Old Imperial System ・Free Admission Ticket to a Beautiful Japanese Garden ・Experience Living Shinto Traditions in a Sacred Forest ・Visiting the Most Popular Shrine in Japan
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
What's included in Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
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Enter through the Harajuku gate and walk along a wide path through a peaceful forest toward the main shrine. Along the way, you’ll pass through giant torii gates, see sake barrel displays, visit the purification fountain, and experience the calm of nature in the heart of Tokyo.
Along the path, you’ll pass through one of Japan’s largest wooden torii gates—made from ancient cypress brought all the way from Taiwan. Its size, history, and quiet power leave a strong impression.
Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden
Inside the shrine grounds, there is a quiet garden once loved by the Emperor and Empress. You can stroll through seasonal flowers, see the famous iris field in early summer, and visit Kiyomasa’s Well, a peaceful spring known as a spiritual power spot.
Inclusions
- Sightseeing tour
- Guide
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet at JR Harajuku Station East Exit. It's also a 5-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Fukutoshin and Chiyoda lines. Our guide holding a “Local Guide Stars” sign will be there to greet you.
