Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

Meiji Shrine, located in a lush forest, is the most visited shrine in Japan. On this small-group tour of up to 10 people, a local guide explains Shinto and the Japanese Imperial system. Experience the calm heart of Japanese tradition.

Highlights

Small group tour of up to 10 people
The mysterious forest where noise disappears
Japan's 2,600-year-old Imperial system
Visiting the most popular Shinto shrine in Japan
Learn how Japan went from samurai to modern

Meiji Shrine offers a stunning natural escape in the heart of the city, surrounded by approximately 100,000 trees. As you walk along the shaded path, listening to birdsong, you’ll encounter Japan’s largest wooden torii gate. Crafted from a 1,500-year-old Taiwanese cypress, this towering 12-meter structure leaves visitors awestruck with its powerful presence. When passing through the torii, it’s customary to walk along the edges of the path to avoid the sacred central route, known as seichu, reserved for deities.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

93% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Local Guide Stars

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4.74

27 reviews

Professionalism

4.78

Fun

4.67

Communication

4.78

Quality

4.78

Route

4.78

8 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroOur guide will wait for you at the Harajuku station at East exit, holding the sign with our logo "Local Guide Stars".Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Ichi no Torii Gate

Outside visit

日本、〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町１神橋

Outside visit

日本、〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町１

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 50 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.