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Tokyo Harajuku and Meiji Shrine Highlights Walking Tour

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$41.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Walk through two worlds in one tour — Harajuku and Meiji Jingu. We begin in Harajuku’s famous Takeshita Street, where today’s youth culture shows itself through colorful fashion and sweet treats. Just a few minutes later, it feels like you’ve jumped back in time. Passing through towering wooden gates, we enter the vast forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine, built in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji.

Along the way, we’ll also explore Omotesando, an avenue inspired by European style, and talk about how Western influence reshaped Tokyo in the Meiji era. From modern pop culture to imperial traditions, this walk reveals how Tokyo lives in both the present and the past at the same time.

Taste and browse your way through Takeshita Street’s fashion and food scene

Walk Omotesando Avenue and hear the story of Japan’s shift toward the West

Pass through massive torii gates into the forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine

Hear stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto rituals, and cultural traditions from your guide
Tokyo Harajuku and Meiji Shrine Highlights Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Photo stop at the famous Tokyu Plaza mirrored entrance and rooftop view
  • Guided walking tour with a professional and friendly local guide
  • Memorable moments at iconic spots: Takeshita Street, Meiji Jingu, and sake barrel path
  • Stories and insights about Harajuku’s pop culture, fashion, and history
  • Guidance on how to purify hands, pray, and draw omikuji (fortune slips) like a local
  • Cultural stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto traditions, and Japan’s transformation in the 1800s
  • A peaceful forest walk where you’ll feel worlds away from the city

Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting in front of Uniqlo Harajuku branch, holding a sign that says “Sunrise Adventure”. The shop is located directly across from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita Exit) and next to the entrance of Takeshita Street.
Return details
Your guide will be waiting in front of Uniqlo Harajuku branch, holding a sign that says “Sunrise Adventure”. The shop is located directly across from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita Exit) and next to the entrance of Takeshita Street.

  • Takeshita Street
    A lively pedestrian street at the heart of youth culture, filled with colorful fashion, unique shops, and sweet treats that define Tokyo’s pop style.
  • Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
    Stop at the kaleidoscope-style mirrored entrance for a fun photo opportunity, then head to the rooftop terrace for a great view over Omotesando.
  • Omotesando Hills
    Stroll Tokyo’s tree-lined “Champs-Élysées,” known for stylish architecture and international influence. A striking contrast to the sacred spaces just ahead.
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Pass under a massive torii gate and leave the city behind. Walk through the peaceful forest while learning about Shinto beliefs and the Meiji era.
  • Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden
    Experience Japan’s spiritual traditions firsthand: purify with water, offer prayers, and try omikuji (fortune slips), while learning their meaning and history. End the tour along a path lined with barrels of sake and wine, symbols of cultural exchange and devotion, before returning to the city’s lively streets.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tokyo Harajuku and Meiji Shrine Highlights Walking Tour

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $41.54
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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