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Meiji Shrine, located in a lush forest, is the most visited shrine in Japan. A local guide explain Shinto and the Japanese Imperial system. Includes a free ticket to the beautiful Japanese garden.
[Highlights]
・The Mysterious Forest Where Noise Disappears
・Japan's 2,600-Year-Old Imperial System
・Free Admission Ticket to a Beautiful Japanese Garden
・Experience Living Shinto Traditions in a Sacred Forest
・Visiting the Most Popular Shrine in Japan
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at JR Harajuku Station East Exit. It's also a 5-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Fukutoshin and Chiyoda lines. Our guide holding a “Local Guide Stars” sign will be there to greet you.
Itinerary
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Enter through the Harajuku gate and walk along a wide path through a peaceful forest toward the main shrine. Along the way, you’ll pass through giant torii gates, see sake barrel displays, visit the purification fountain, and experience the calm of nature in the heart of Tokyo.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Along the path, you’ll pass through one of Japan’s largest wooden torii gates—made from ancient cypress brought all the way from Taiwan. Its size, history, and quiet power leave a strong impression.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Inside the shrine grounds, there is a quiet garden once loved by the Emperor and Empress. You can stroll through seasonal flowers, see the famous iris field in early summer, and visit Kiyomasa’s Well, a peaceful spring known as a spiritual power spot.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
At the main shrine, you can offer a prayer, draw a unique type of omikuji, write your wish on an ema (wooden plaque), and explore a variety of omamori (charms). Many visitors say they feel a special kind of energy in this sacred space.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the end of the visit, there is a cafe and a gift shop near the shrine grounds. The shop offers charms, traditional goods, and Meiji Jingu–exclusive items. The cafe provides light meals and drinks in a quiet forest setting.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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