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Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$434.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Understand and learn about Japanese lifestyle and culture that was derived from Shinto thousands of years in the making by visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo in this 3-hour tour.

In this Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people.

Shinto began as a practice to honor and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honoring these spirits, the number of natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, floods and even volcanic eruptions could be reduced or prevented. This belief has driven the construction of over 100,000 independent shrines all over Japan, each enshrining a different spirit for worship.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private Shinto Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Photo opportunities
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Public transportation between the shrines
  • Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
Departure Point: Harajuku Station (on the JR Yamanote Line) at the Omotesando Exit Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 丁目 18 Directions: Google Maps Link (to Harajuku Station): https://goo.gl/maps/NxH2XXk2kVo
Return details
Return point: Akihabara (where the last shrine will be located). If add-on of Yanaka tour is added, the tour will end in Yanaka area.

  • Harajuku Station is a railway station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku. (pass by)
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of the late Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The shrine is surrounded by a lush forest composed of trees donated from different regions of Japan.
  • Kanda Shrine
    Kanda Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo.
  • Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
    Tokyo Daijingu is affectionately called 'O-Ise-sama in Tokyo' because of its enshrined deities. This shrine is one of the famous shrine in Tokyo. it is famous for the god of marriage among girls.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In this three-hour Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather (if there is typhoon or other extreme weather conditions), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Standard Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event
  • Q&A?
  • What if I'm late?
  • Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $434.54
    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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