Items | Tokyo Meiji Shrine & Harajuku History Walking Tour
Tokyo Meiji Shrine & Harajuku History Walking Tour
(15) Reviews
Shibuya
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Begin your journey by stepping away from the busy streets of Tokyo and entering the peaceful forest paths of Meiji Shrine, one of the city’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks. Learn about Japanese history, Shinto traditions, shrine etiquette, and the customs and values that continue to shape modern Japan today.
As you explore Meiji Shrine with your local guide, hear stories about daily life in Japan, local etiquette, historical events, and Tokyo’s transformation through the years. Discover how traditional Japan and modern Tokyo continue to coexist in everyday life!
The atmosphere then changes as the tour moves into Harajuku, one of Tokyo’s most famous districts known for yout...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A peaceful forest walk where you’ll feel worlds away from the city
Small group for a more exclusive experience
Learn from a friendly, knowledgeable guide who brings Tokyo’s past and present to life
Cultural stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto traditions, and Japan’s transformation in the 1800s
Guidance on how to purify hands, pray, and draw omikuji (fortune slips) like a local
Stories and insights about Harajuku’s pop culture, fashion, and history
No dress code, tattoos welcome
We know the best photo spots (just ask your guide)
Learn how to offer prayers the proper Shinto way
Understand bowing, walking paths, and maintaining serenity in sacred spaces
Walk Harajuku and Omotesando while hearing how Emperor Meiji shaped modern Japan
Meeting Points
Departure
UNIQLO Harajuku
Your guide will be waiting in front of Uniqlo Harajuku branch, holding a sign that says “Sunrise Adventure”. The shop is located directly across from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita Exit) and next to the entrance of Takeshita Street.
Return
Itinerary
1
Takeshita Street
A lively pedestrian street at the heart of youth culture, filled with colorful fashion, unique shops, and sweet treats that define Tokyo’s pop style.
1 hour
2
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Pass under a massive torii gate and leave the city behind. Walk through the peaceful forest while learning about Shinto beliefs and the Meiji era.
1 hour
Tokyo Meiji Shrine & Harajuku History Walking Tour
(15) Reviews
Shibuya
About
Begin your journey by stepping away from the busy streets of Tokyo and entering the peaceful forest paths of Meiji Shrine, one of the city’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks. Learn about Japanese history, Shinto traditions, shrine etiquette, and the customs and values that continue to shape modern Japan today.
As you explore Meiji Shrine with your local guide, hear stories about daily life in Japan, local etiquette, historical events, and Tokyo’s transformation through the years. Discover how traditional Japan and modern Tokyo continue to coexist in everyday life!
The atmosphere then changes as the tour moves into Harajuku, one of Tokyo’s most famous districts known for yout...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A peaceful forest walk where you’ll feel worlds away from the city
Small group for a more exclusive experience
Learn from a friendly, knowledgeable guide who brings Tokyo’s past and present to life
Cultural stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto traditions, and Japan’s transformation in the 1800s
Guidance on how to purify hands, pray, and draw omikuji (fortune slips) like a local
Stories and insights about Harajuku’s pop culture, fashion, and history
No dress code, tattoos welcome
We know the best photo spots (just ask your guide)
Learn how to offer prayers the proper Shinto way
Understand bowing, walking paths, and maintaining serenity in sacred spaces
Walk Harajuku and Omotesando while hearing how Emperor Meiji shaped modern Japan
Meeting Points
Departure
UNIQLO Harajuku
Your guide will be waiting in front of Uniqlo Harajuku branch, holding a sign that says “Sunrise Adventure”. The shop is located directly across from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita Exit) and next to the entrance of Takeshita Street.
