Top 10 Meiji Shrine Tours

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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