Tokyo Culture Tour Senso ji, Meiji Shrine & Palace Gardens
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Explore Tokyo’s vibrant history and culture on this guided walking tour, ideal for first-time visitors, families, and culture enthusiasts. Begin at Senso-ji Temple, where you'll learn about omikuji and incense rituals while enjoying local snacks on Nakamise Street. Next, visit the serene Meiji Shrine, tucked away in a lush forest, and discover Shinto traditions. Experience the blend of traditional and modern architecture in Omotesando before concluding at the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where you’ll uncover the history of the Imperial Family. Your English-speaking guide will enhance the experience with engaging stories and insights.
- 4-hour walking tour perfect for families and culture lovers
- Visit iconic sites: Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace
- Learn about Japanese traditions, architecture, and history
- Enjoy a group photo and tips for further exploration in Tokyo
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Tokyo Culture Tour: Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine & Palace Gardens
What's included in Tokyo Culture Tour Senso ji, Meiji Shrine & Palace Gardens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Senso-ji Temple
Step into Tokyo’s vibrant past as you explore Senso-ji, the city’s oldest and most beloved temple. Wander Nakamise Street, where centuries-old traditions meet colorful shops, snacks, and souvenirs. Experience fortune-telling and the timeless incense ritual.
Tokyo Metro
Metro Transfer to Harajuku (20 minutes)
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Escape the city’s hustle and enter the serene Meiji Shrine, hidden within a vast, peaceful forest. Walk beneath towering torii gates, learn the fascinating history of Emperor Meiji, and witness the beauty of Japan’s Shinto traditions — you might even spot a traditional wedding!
Inclusions
- Unlimited Photos
- Private Tour (Your Group Only Experience)
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Meals, snacks, and drinks
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional transport after the tour ends)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- Right by the Kaminarimon Gate (Thunder Gate entrance to Nakamise Street).
- Black modern building opposite the Kaminarimon Gate.
End Points
- Short walk (10-12 mins) from the Imperial Gardens. Ends at Tokyo’s most famous station with tons of shops, restaurants, and shinkansen access.
- Close to Otemachi Station (served by 5 Tokyo Metro lines) and Tokyo Station (for JR lines, Shinkansen, Narita Express).
