Tokyo: Locals Secret Shrine Tour // Walk with a Guide
Wanna know all the correct ways of visiting shrines? :) Our guide will tell stories of famous, local shrines while also teaching you how local Japanese worship and pray :)
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Tokyo: Locals Secret Shrine Tour // Walk with a Guide
What's included in Tokyo: Locals Secret Shrine Tour // Walk with a Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ochanomizu / Akihabara / Kanda
Meet at Ochanomizu Station Begin your tour with an introduction to Tokyo’s shrine culture and your guide’s insights on the day’s plan. Yushima Seido Shrine Learn how Neo-Confucianism from China shaped modern Japanese Society Kanda Myojin Shrine Discover the history and deities of this vibrant shrine, known for its lively festivals and community protection. Yushima Tenjin Shrine Visit this shrine dedicated to academic success, with seasonal plum blossoms and cultural significance. Shinobazu-no-ike Benten-do Explore this peaceful shrine on a pond, dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of music and knowledge. Ueno Toshogu Shrine Admire the Edo-period architecture and lush gardens at this shrine connected to the Tokugawa shogunate. End at Ueno Station Recap the highlights, ask questions, and get tips for great photos.
Inclusions
- Local tips
- Small group size
- Cultural insights
- English-speaking guide
- Photo opportunities
- Transportation costs
- Toshogu Shrine needs a ticket for inner grounds, unlike free shrines. You'll explore nearby too.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our guide will be ready to meet you outside of Starbucks cafe at Ochanomizu Station. They will be holding a sign with our logo, so it will be easy to find.
