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Meiji Jingu Private Shinto Prayer with Gagaku & Miko Dance
$150
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The UNESCO Japanese Court Music, Miko Dance & Prayer at Meiji Jingu offers a unique insight into Japan's spiritual traditions. Participate in a formal Shinto prayer ceremony that few travelers experience, surrounded by the enchanting sounds of ancient music and graceful dances.
- 🎶 Engage in a formal Shinto prayer ceremony, experiencing Gagaku, Japan's oldest court music recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- 👘 Witness a traditional Miko dance performed before the gods, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Japan's ancient imperial court.
- 📝 Write down your wishes and prayers before the ceremony, receiving an Ofuda carrying your intentions at the end.
- 🗺️ Meet your guide under the second torii gate, where you'll learn about its unique features and nearby sake barrel displays, perfect for memorable photos.
- 🚶♂️ Walk from the second to the third torii gate, learning proper etiquette for passing through the gates and gaining favor with the deities.
- 💧 Cleanse your hands and mouth at the purification fountain before participating in the ritual of offering a coin and bowing to express gratitude.
- 🏯 Visit the Kagura Hall to fill out an application form indicating your prayer intentions, with assistance provided for smooth registration.
- 🥁 Experience a purification ritual performed by shrine priests in traditional attire, followed by the performance of gagaku music and Miko dance.
- 🍶 Conclude the ceremony with sacred offerings (shinsen) and omiki (sacred sake), believed to carry spiritual power and blessings.
- ♿ Enjoy a wheelchair accessible tour, with all areas and surfaces accommodating various physical fitness levels, and prams/strollers welcome.
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Meiji Jingu Private Shinto Prayer with Gagaku & Miko Dance
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Assistance with the prayer application, personal wishes, and shrine etiquette
- Private English-speaking guide and full participation support
- Meiji Jingu prayer offering: ¥5,000 per group, paid directly to the shrine.
Meeting point
Meet under the Second Torii Gate at Meiji Jingu Shrine.
The guide will be waiting for you with a board displaying your name.
Return details
After the prayers are completed, the group will disperse at the exit of the Kaguraden.
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① Meet Your Private Guide & Introduction Meet your private English-speaking guide at Meiji Jingu. Before entering the shrine, your guide will explain the experience, basic Shinto customs, and what to expect during the formal prayer ceremony.
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② Purification & Shinto Etiquette Learn the proper shrine etiquette and purification ritual before approaching the sacred area of Meiji Jingu.
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③ Prayer Application & Personal Wishes Your guide will help you complete the Japanese prayer application and choose and write your personal prayer request.
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Meiji Jingu Kaguraden④ Formal Shinto Prayer Ceremony Enter the Kaguraden and take part in an authentic formal Shinto prayer at Meiji Jingu. This is an actual shrine ceremony, not a staged tourist performance.
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Meiji Jingu Kaguraden⑤ Gagaku Court Music & Miko Dance During the prayer ceremony, experience traditional Gagaku court music and a sacred Miko dance performed before the gods.
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Meiji Jingu Kaguraden⑥ Receive Your Sacred Ofuda After the ceremony, receive an Ofuda carrying your prayer and wishes. Your guide will explain its meaning and how it is traditionally kept.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Meiji Jingu Private Shinto Prayer with Gagaku & Miko Dance
$150
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!