Tokyo: 1.5 Hour Shrine Hopping tour in Ueno to Akihabara
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This tour is recommended for first-time visitors to Japanese shrines. We will start from Ueno and walk to Akihabara while visiting two shrines with a host.
Meet up at Hard Rock cafe at Ueno station. Then we will walk to Yushima shrine. You can write your wishes or prayers on Ema boards made by wood plaques. Next, we will visit Kanda shrine and we will walk to Akihabara station at the end. After that you will disband at Akihabara, you can go sightseeing directly to Akihabara! *If you wish to return to Ueno Station, your host will assist you with train or walking routes.
Also we will introduce you about shrine etiquette.
Discover and immerse yourself in the deep charm of these sacred places!
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Tokyo: 1.5 Hour Shrine Hopping tour in Ueno to Akihabara
What's included in Tokyo: 1.5 Hour Shrine Hopping tour in Ueno to Akihabara
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ameyoko Shopping StreetPass-by Only
We will walking through Japanese local shopping street "Ameyoko"
・We provide support for purchasing 'Goshuin' and 'Omikuji' *Goshuin: Special stamp *Omikuji: A fortune-telling slip This shrine is known as enshrining Sugawara no Michizane, a deity associated with academic success and learning. You can write your wishes or prayers on Ema boards which are wooden plaques. At Yushima Tenjin, you can obtain an ema board, write your academic or personal goals, and then hang it at the shrine for divine assistance.
・We provide support for purchasing 'Goshuin' and 'Omikuji' *Goshuin: Special stamp *Omikuji: A fortune-telling slip Kanda Myojin is also known for its association with matchmaking and marriage. Couples often visit the shrine to pray for a strong and harmonious relationship or to seek blessings for a successful marriage.
Inclusions
- Learn the manners of shrine visitation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Walking experience in 3 area (Ueno,kanda,Akikabara)
- money offering
- Local shopping fees
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet in front of the Hard Rock Cafe at Ueno Station. Note:There are multiple entrances. For train, go out the central ticket gate of JR Ueno Station. L'Occitane will be next door.
End Points
- Tour end at Akihabara station.
