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Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

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Understand and learn about Japanese lifestyle and culture that was derived from Shinto thousands of years in the making by visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo in this 3-hour small group tour. In this three-hour small group Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people. Shinto began as a practice to honor and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honoring these spirits, the number of natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, floods and even volcanic eruptions could be reduced or prevented. This belief has driven the construction of over 100,000 independent shrines all over Japan, each enshrining a different spirit for worship.
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  • Professional guide and Shinto expert
  • Public transportation between the different shrines included
  • Photo opportunities
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point
Departure Point

Harajuku Station, 1-chōme-18 Jingūmae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan Departure Point: Harajuku Station (on the JR Yamanote Line) at the Omotesando Exit Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 丁目 18 Directions: Google Maps Link (to Harajuku Station): https://goo.gl/maps/NxH2XXk2kVo

Return Details

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan Return point: Akihabara (where the last shrine will be located). If add-on of Yanaka tour is added, the tour will end in Yanaka area.

  • Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Ueno Park is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji.
  • Harajuku Station, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Harajuku Station is a railway station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku.
  • Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Yoyogi Park is Tokyo's largest public park and a popular spot for people to escape the city. In the springtime it's a great place for hanami, flower viewing, offering an abundance of cherry blossom trees.
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of the late Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The shrine is surrounded by a lush forest composed of trees donated from different regions of Japan.
  • Takeshita Street, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Takeshita Street is a busy pedestrian shopping street located right next to Harajuku Station and kawaii central. It's a bit narrow and extremely busy at times, but worth checking out at least once during your trip.
  • Omotesando Hills, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    The fashion- and culture-focused Omotesando Hills features nearly 100 specialty shops in architecturally significant surroundings.
  • Omotesando, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Omotesando Avenue is a sloping tree-lined boulevard in Tokyo's fashionable Aoyama district that goes through parts of both Shibuya and Minato wards.
  • Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Tokyu Plaza is a shopping complex at the intersection of Omotesando and Harajuku. The entrance is beautifully architected, making this location one of the “most instagrammable” spots in all of Tokyo.
  • Togo Shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    This small shrine, located in Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, features a serene garden with a pond & boardwalk, plus a museum & bookshop.
  • Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Famous for being the busiest crossing in the world, the Shibuya Scramble is top of most people's must-see list in Tokyo
  • Shibuya Cat Street, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    This is a nice little side street that offers mostly shopping and a few restaurants. It's pretty neat after dark and is worth a walk through.
  • Hachiko, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
  • Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square, Sendagaya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Takashimaya Times Square is right in the heart of Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's most exciting districts.
  • Shibuya Center-gai, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Walk across the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and head into the narrow streets of Center-Gai, the central hub for youth culture in Tokyo.
  • H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku can provide additional information for travel in Tokyo.
  • Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    The Shibuya Hikarie is a Tokyu skyscraper and retail complex completed in 2012 and located in the Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, Japan. The Hikarie is 183 meters tall.
  • Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, Yoyogi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Peaceful Shinto shrine dating back to 1212 with carvings & statues in a leafy park setting.
  • Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Yoyogi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Shinjuku Southern Terrace is a commercial zone located at 2 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo at the western side of Shinjuku Station Southern Exit.
  • Shibuya 109, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    109 is a department store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The store is operated by Tokyu Malls Development, a subsidiary of the Tokyu Group.
  • Laforet HARAJUKU, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Laforet Harajuku is a department store, residence, and museum complex located in the Harajuku commercial and entertainment district of the Shibuya neighborhood, in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Nezu Museum, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.
  • NHK Studio Park, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Public TV & radio headquarters with live shows being filmed & hands-on broadcasting exhibits.
  • Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Yanaka, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Yanaka is a sector of Taito, Tokyo, Japan and, along with nearby Nezu and Sendagi neigborhoods in Bunkyo ward, is one of the few Tokyo neighborhoods in which the old Shitamachi atmosphere can still be felt.
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Meiji Shrine, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
  • Kanda myoujin Shrine, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Kanda Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo.
  • Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Tokyo Daijingu is affectionately called 'O-Ise-sama in Tokyo' because of its enshrined deities. This shrine is one of the famous shrine in Tokyo. it is famous for the god of marriage among girls.
  • Togo Shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    The Tōgō Shrine was established in 1940 and dedicated to Gensui The Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō shortly after his death. This shrine was destroyed by the Bombing of Tokyo, but was rebuilt in 1964. It is located in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather (if there is typhoon or other extreme weather conditions), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Moderate Cancellation Policy:
  • 100% refund for cancellations made up to 4 days before the start time of the experience. Cancellations made after that time period will receive no refund
  • How far in advance should I book?Preparing an event requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. We may not be able to arrange your event in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
  • Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
  • Organizing and planning a trip or event requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
  • If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you event details, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable.
  • If your cancellation falls within the fees applied to the Standard Cancellation Policy, the service fee of 15% will no longer take effect. You will only be responsible for the cancellation fee specified in the Standard Cancellation Policy. Please carefully review the terms and conditions specified on the checkout page.
  • Q&A?
  • What if I'm late?
  • We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time. Since this is a group tour, we may not be able to wait for you if you are late. The tour will begin without the late guests and you can meet the rest of the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need to meet the group in the next location.
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    NAPHA_P
    05 Sep 2023
    Had a great time on this tour. We got to see so much. Meiji Jingu shrine was my favorite. It was like stepping into a different world. We loved our tour guide Hitomi. She was very knowledgeable on the history of all the shrines and temples we visited. She had us try Mochi for the first time. We had a nice lunch at a local place where I had my first Japanese beer... Kanpai! Lol. We also got to visit the "Cat Town" Yanaka Ginza which was interesting. Hitomi was so sweet and so much fun to be around. She also happens to be a Calligraphy Master. She presented us with a board that she penned herself with a sweet phrase about a once in a lifetime encounter (which was meeting us), she personally wrote a note to us on the back. She added her personal red stamp. We were so touched by this thoughtful "omiyage" that we were able to have as a keepsake of our time together.
    richocampos
    05 Sep 2023
    We had the HONOR to have Toshio Arai as our tour guide for the day. He was extremely kind, patient, fluent in English but most importantly, very knowledgeable of the history of Japan and how that translated into the history and mythology behind Shintoism. His tour was the perfect introduction to the cultural aspect of our Japan trip as we learned the customs and symbolism present throughout distinct shrines. Every question we had was answered expertly and we just couldn’t have asked for a better and kinder tour guide. We took this Shinto tour as a private tour and I would say it is 100% recommended that way. Me and my partner saw multiple large groups that had to gather around their guide and I could see how it would be easy to miss things. Again, 100% recommended. I hope you are lucky and you get Toshio Arai as your tour guide!
    lianab419
    26 Apr 2023
    This was a wonderful way to understand more about Japanese culture, and be able to experience traditional Shinto monuments and rituals in a way that is respectful and educational. Our tour guide Hitomi was amazing. She is very well informed on the subject, and also was such a kind and sweet person. She gave us a work of calligraphy at the end of the tour (done herself!) that is going to be a treasured piece of art in our home. Additionally, my little sister who did the tour with me said that she felt so much peace and serenity in the shrines we visited that we went back on an additional day to appreciate the beauty. When we went back, we saw a massive tour group, and both my little sister and I commented on how lucky we were to be able to experience the shrine on a small guided tour. Well worth the value!
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