Private Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

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 Private 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.

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.

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, 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 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 private 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.
• Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour:
• The 4-Hour Private Tokyo Tour will include an English-speaking guide. This tour will be conducted after the Modern History Tour, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Transportation costs are included. Admission fee or other optional activity fees for guests and tour guides are not included.
• Add-on Yanaka Tour:
• The Yanaka 2-hour Tour add-on option will visit Yanaka after the Shinto Shrine tour (from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with a short lunch break in between based on guests’ preference). Yanaka is one of the few districts in Tokyo where the shitamachi atmosphere, an old town ambiance reminiscent of Tokyo from past decades, still survives.
• 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 tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled

• Pvt+4 Hour Tokyo(Public Trans)
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  Duration: 7 hours
  Shinto Shrine Tour + Tokyo: Private Shinto Shrine Option
  Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour using Public Transportation
• Private Shinto Tour
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  Enjoy a Private Tour with a tour guide, visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo starting with Meiji-jingu Shrine.
• Private Shinto Tour + Yanaka
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  After the Private Shinto Tour with tour guide, guests may extend their tour by visiting Yanaka from 12 PM to 2:30 PM.
• Pvt+4 HourTokyo(Pvt Vehicle)
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  Duration: 7 hours
  Pvt.Shrine Tour + 4 Hour Tokyo: Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour using Private Vehicle

• Public transportation between the different shrines included
• Entrance fees
• Professional English speaking tour guide
• Photo opportunities

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point

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• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Japan Awaits.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 18 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.