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Top 15 Meiji Shrine Tours

31 tours  ·  from $18

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 meiji shrine tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise - Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s wooded Shinto welcome
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

1.Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,986 reviews · 10 hours · from $122Our pick

Spend a full day crossing Tokyo by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aya, Sora, or Yui. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with matcha, optional izakaya lunch, multilingual audio guides, and a bay cruise or Tuesday alternative.

“Angela was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. She went out of her way to attend to the group’s needs a create an atmosphere of fun.”

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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE® - The Imperial Palace and the view from Nijubashi Bridge
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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

2.Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours seeing Tokyo by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Senso-ji, and Tokyo Skytree, with a Western buffet lunch at Haneda Airport Garden. The tour returns to Tokyo Station.

“Sites selected were interesting, but not much insightful information was provided. Our guide did not bring much enthusiasm to the tour. Nice lunch venue, with a strong panoramic view of Tokyo Bay and to the east. Cruise was nice but a little brief, and not much value going to Odaiba.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System - Crossing the Ichino Torii and entering sacred ground
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

3.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · 90 - 135 minutes · from $23

Walk from Harajuku into Meiji Shrine’s 100,000-tree forest with an English-speaking guide such as Keiko, Yuuka, Ayaka, or Yuki. Learn shrine etiquette, the imperial system, sake barrel traditions, and Japan’s shift from samurai rule to modern life, then pause at Café Mori no Terrace.

“I had an amazing time on this tour with Yuuki. He is incredibly informative, thoughtful, and passionate about what he does. He didn’t just explain the history of Meiji Shrine, he helped us truly understand the spirit, culture, and traditions behind it.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour - Meiji Jingu Gyoen and the 100,000-tree forest
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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

4.Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Top rated

Walk from Harajuku into Meiji Jingu’s forest with an English-speaking guide such as Maya, Yota, Minori, or Andres. In two hours, you’ll learn Shinto customs, see sake and wine barrels, explore the Imperial Garden, and get help with shrine etiquette and Tokyo tips.

“I was so lucky to be the only person on this tour. (Usually there are as many as 12.). Matt was an excellent guide. He was very engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The Shrine itself is amazing, but the experience was so much better having someone willing to entertain all of my questions. This was the first place I visited in Japan, but I’m sure it will be my favorite place to see. It was also the first tour I booked through the app, so if the others are this good, I’ll definitely be back for more. It all went so smoothly.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Harajuku and starting the walk
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

5.Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $18Best value

Join a guide for a two-hour walk through Meiji Jingu, Tokyo’s grand Shinto shrine. Expect an intimate group of up to 15, explanations of bowing, purification, and shrine customs, plus context on Emperor Meiji. Guides have included Yumi, Sara, Haydn, Matt-san, and Benjamin.

“Despite the rain, we really enjoyed our walk around Meiji Shrine thanks to Matt-san’s kind and thoughtful guidance. His explanations about the Meiji restoration and Emperor Meiji’s achievements were both insightful and memorable. I’ll definitely recommend this tour to my friends in the U.S.-it was a great experience! ( Anonymous C.U)”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System - Sake barrels, purification, and the first lessons in Shinto
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

6.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $21

Meet at Harajuku Station for a 90-minute small-group walk through Meiji Shrine and its garden. Your guide, possibly Yuuki, Nana, Keiko, or another local expert, explains Shinto rituals, the Imperial system, sake barrels, torii gates, omikuji, ema, and omamori.

“Lovely walk around Meiji jingu learning about the historic significance and traditions of the area. Guide Yuuki was friendly as well as support member Nono”

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Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree - Imperial Palace Plaza and the outer moat
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Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree

7.1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $83

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking Hato Bus guide visiting Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace Plaza, Odaiba, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree. The tour includes bus transport, a Western-style buffet at Haneda, and the Skytree’s 350-meter Tembo Deck. Guides such as Mina, Aki, and Junko are known for clear explanations and humor.

“Best tour because our guide Mina (not sure how she spells her name) was amazing! I’ve travelled a lot, and she was the best guide I’ve ever had.”

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Tokyo Morning Tour : Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and Fish Market - Tsukiji Jogai Market: Tokyo’s food stop
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Tokyo Morning Tour : Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and Fish Market

8.Tokyo Morning Tour : Meiji Shrine, Asakusa and Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $72

Start near Harajuku with Meiji Shrine, then ride to Tsukiji Jogai Market for sushi, sashimi, mochi, sweet potato, and savory cutlet tastings. Finish at Senso-ji in Asakusa. The group is capped at eight, with guides such as Shoma Sato and Yosuke praised for clear explanations and a flexible pace.

“We booked this small, private tour because we had just 48 hours in Tokyo and needed to maximize every minute. We are so glad we did! From the moment we met our guide, he was fun, professional, and made us feel right at ease. We learneRead more”

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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree - Meiji Shrine offers the day’s quietest hour
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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

9.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $39

Start at Shibuya’s Hachiko Statue, then follow a bilingual English and Spanish guide through Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree. Francisco and Jorge are among the guides praised for friendly, clear hosting. Expect many train rides, plenty of walking, and a finish at Skytree.

“Francisco was a fantastic host. It was amazing that he was able to give the tour in Spanish and English and made sure both groups knew what he was talking about. There is a lot of walking but you see almost everything there is to see in Tokyo.”

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Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt) - Starting at Sensoji in Asakusa
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Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

10.Tokyo Early Morning Tour Asakusa Meiji Shrine (Private Opt)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $59

Start early in Asakusa with a guide such as Hana Tanaka or Kouta, then visit Tsukiji Market, Meiji Jingu, and Shibuya Crossing. This five-hour route suits first-time visitors who want Tokyo’s major sights before the crowds, with small-group, private, or self-guided options.

“Hana was a great guide. I really felt like we were being shown around Tokyo by a local friend rather than a guide service. She gave great tips on things at fish market, and excellent history and insights in to local culture. Loved the Hachiko statue, what a great story. Nice place to end tour.”

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Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: a calm start beneath the torii gates
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Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo

11.Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $25

Spend about two hours exploring Harajuku with a local guide such as Miyu or Hiroko. Visit Meiji Jingu, Takeshita Street, and Omotesando while learning shrine etiquette, Tokyo history, youth culture, and useful neighborhood tips. Groups are limited to 15 people, and a mobile ticket is provided.

“Great way to see Meiji-Jingu and some key parts of Harajuku neighborhood. Miyu did a great job of sharing history without being too long winded, which was particularly tricky given the broad age range of our group. Highly recommend!”

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Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market - Meeting at IKEA Harajuku
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Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market

12.Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 4h 30m · from $83

Start at IKEA Harajuku, then visit peaceful Meiji Shrine, taste sushi and sashimi at Tsukiji Outer Market, and stroll Asakusa for croquettes, sweets, and Senso-ji. Guides such as Yosuke, Lax, Lex, Yo Yo, Remu, and Ken bring Japan’s customs and religion to life in English.

“My family and I had a great time on this tour. Our guide Yo yo is lovely, knowledgable and passionate about sharing his insights.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shijuku Tour - Meiji Shrine: a quiet start in central Tokyo
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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shijuku Tour

13.Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shijuku Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $103

Spend four hours with an English-speaking private guide across West Tokyo. Visit Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Cat Street, Shibuya Crossing, Pokémon Center, Don Quijote, and Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, with time to tailor the route.

“Emir was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were very pleased with our experience.”

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Tokyo: Harajuku Meiji Shrine to Shibuya Crossing Guided Tour - Entering Meiji Jingu Through Harajuku
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Tokyo: Harajuku Meiji Shrine to Shibuya Crossing Guided Tour

14.Harajuku Meiji Shrine to Shibuya Crossing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $79

Follow a guide from Harajuku Station through Meiji Jingu Shrine, Takeshita Street, and Shibuya Crossing. This two-hour walk is capped at 10 people, includes an omikuji fortune paper, and offers useful Tokyo context in clear English. Guide Naoko has earned praise for her friendly style.

“My husband and I did this tour at the end of October this year and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We would recommend to everyone. Naoko our tour guide was friendly, informative and spoke very good English. Thank you again Naoko, keep up the good work. Georgina & Peter”

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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree - Meiji Shrine offers the day’s quietest hour
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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

15.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Cover Tokyo’s essential sights in seven hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Meet at Hachiko Statue, visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace area, Akihabara and Senso-ji, then finish at Tokyo Skytree if you select that option. Lunch is optional.

“Me encantó conocer estos lugares junto a un excelente y professional guía turistico. George nos contó mucho sobre la cultura de Japón, a medida que visitamos lugares hermosos. 100 por ciento recomendable.”

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