Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine & Inner Garden Private Tour (2h)
Explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinen Garden on a guided tour. Learn about the spirituality and culture of the Japanese people as you walk through the forest and see the sunlight filtering through the trees.
📍Meeting point: In front of Ichinotorii (first torii) of Meiji Jingu Shrine. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
Explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinen Garden on a guided tour. Learn about the spirituality and culture of the Japanese people as you walk through the forest and see the sunlight filtering through the trees.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 10 minThe tour begins in front of the Ichino Torii (first shrine gate) of Meiji Shrine! This location is very accessible, being near Harajuku station, the birthplace of Japanese subculture and “kawaii” culture. Now, let's depart on a tour of Meiji Jingu Shrine, where you can experience nature and culture.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 10mMeiji Jingu Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo near the bustling Shinjuku, offers a peaceful escape into nature. Surrounded by a 700,000-square-meter forest, the shrine is a serene oasis where sunlight filters through the trees and birds sing. At its center, Emperor Meiji, who led Japan's modernization, is enshrined. The shrine is not only a place of faith but also a space for relaxation and reflection amidst the city’s vibrancy.
Stop 3
⏱ 40 minAdmission includedIf you visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, in addition to the main shrine, don’t miss the hidden "Shinen" garden—a quiet retreat that once served as a private space for the Emperor and Empress. Despite its beauty, it remains off the beaten path for many tourists. With a professional guide, you can explore the shrine and its surrounding nature in a deeper way, uncovering the rich spirituality and culture of Japan.
Stop 4
Pass byThe tour will break up at the Ichino Torii gate of Meiji Jingu Shrine, the same place as the meeting point. After the tour, you may go sightseeing in Harajuku or take the Yamanote Line to another location.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide fee
- ✓In-person Guide: English, Japanese
- ✓Entrance fee to Meiji Jingu Garden and Omikuji and other experience fees
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food & Drinks
- ✗Private transportation
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The area within Meiji Shrine is vast and unspoiled. It is not suitable for use by wheelchairs, etc., and it is difficult for guests with walking difficulties to participate in the tour.
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