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Pray Like a Local at Meiji Shrine – Guided Tour with Sake Barrels
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hi guys! I’m Yuki. I’ve been running walking tours in Tokyo for over a year now. I studied education at Meiji University and hold a junior high school social studies teaching license. I also lived and worked in Vancouver, Canada, for about a year and a half. I work as an online English teacher as well.
Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Japan. I’ll share stories about Emperor Meiji, stop by the famous sake barrels, try the hand-washing ritual, and talk about Shinto.
Having a guide really helps things click— how Japanese people think about religion, and what makes this place feel special. I’ll also show you how Japanese people pray when they’re wishing for dreams to come tr...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
offering money.It’s used when visiting a shrine to pray.
Meeting Points
Departure
Meiji Jingu Ichino Torii
The First Torii Gate of Meiji Shrine is very easy to reach.
It’s just a short walk from JR Harajuku Station (West Exit).
You can also get there in about 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro.
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Pray Like a Local at Meiji Shrine – Guided Tour with Sake Barrels
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About
Hi guys! I’m Yuki. I’ve been running walking tours in Tokyo for over a year now. I studied education at Meiji University and hold a junior high school social studies teaching license. I also lived and worked in Vancouver, Canada, for about a year and a half. I work as an online English teacher as well.
Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Japan. I’ll share stories about Emperor Meiji, stop by the famous sake barrels, try the hand-washing ritual, and talk about Shinto.
Having a guide really helps things click— how Japanese people think about religion, and what makes this place feel special. I’ll also show you how Japanese people pray when they’re wishing for dreams to come tr...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
offering money.It’s used when visiting a shrine to pray.
Meeting Points
Departure
Meiji Jingu Ichino Torii
The First Torii Gate of Meiji Shrine is very easy to reach.
It’s just a short walk from JR Harajuku Station (West Exit).
You can also get there in about 3 minutes on foot from Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro.
Guided walking tour of Meiji Shrine
Friendly English-speaking guide with over one year of tour-guiding experience
Easy-to-understand explanations of Japanese history and Shinto traditions
Stories about Emperor Meiji and the historical background of the shrine
Clear explanation of how to properly visit and pray at a Shinto shrine
Step-by-step guidance on purification at the water basin (temizuya)
Walk through the shrine forest and main grounds
Stop at the famous sake barrel display and other popular photo spots
Time to take photos at scenic locations
Free time to get goshuin stamps and shop for souvenirs
Relaxed pace with no rushing throughout the tour
