Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine & Inner Garden Private Tour (2h)

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinen Garden on a guided tour. Learn about the spirituality and culture of the Japanese people as you walk through the forest and see the sunlight filtering through the trees.

What's Included

Guide fee
In-person Guide: English, Japanese
Entrance fee to Meiji Jingu Garden and Omikuji and other experience fees
Food & Drinks
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Ichinotorii (first torii) of Meiji Jingu Shrine. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour begins in front of the Ichino Torii (first shrine gate) of Meiji Shrine! This location is very accessible, being near Harajuku station, the birthplace of Japanese subculture and “kawaii” culture. Now, let's depart on a tour of Meiji Jingu Shrine, where you can experience nature and culture.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Meiji Jingu Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo near the bustling Shinjuku, offers a peaceful escape into nature. Surrounded by a 700,000-square-meter forest, the shrine is a serene oasis where sunlight filters through the trees and birds sing. At its center, Emperor Meiji, who led Japan's modernization, is enshrined. The shrine is not only a place of faith but also a space for relaxation and reflection amidst the city’s vibrancy.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    If you visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, in addition to the main shrine, don’t miss the hidden "Shinen" garden—a quiet retreat that once served as a private space for the Emperor and Empress. Despite its beauty, it remains off the beaten path for many tourists. With a professional guide, you can explore the shrine and its surrounding nature in a deeper way, uncovering the rich spirituality and culture of Japan.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The tour will break up at the Ichino Torii gate of Meiji Jingu Shrine, the same place as the meeting point. After the tour, you may go sightseeing in Harajuku or take the Yamanote Line to another location.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The area within Meiji Shrine is vast and unspoiled. It is not suitable for use by wheelchairs, etc., and it is difficult for guests with walking difficulties to participate in the tour.
Supplied by DeepExperience

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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