SHRINE & TEMPLE VISITS IN TOKYO · Japan
The 15 shrine & temple visits in Tokyo to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
A full-day Tokyo coach tour hitting Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo Bay cruise, with matcha and izakaya lunch options.
“Informative, knowledgeable & pleasant tour guide, Sora. Went to highlights places as mentioned in the itinerary.”
Walk Asakusa with an English guide to Sensō-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, and more, finishing by Azuma Bridge in 2 hours.
“Glenda was awesome! Learned so much and had so much fun.”
Nikko day trip from Ginza, with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge views, plus bilingual guiding.
“Hashimoto-san was an excellent driver and we arrived to every location safely and quickly. Jorge was super informative and communicative. He switched back and forth between English and Spanish flawlessly and it was very easy to understand. He repeated the instructions and made it very clear what time we should be back to the bus. Jorge also made sure to point out any route confusions and important landmarks so that it was easy to find our way back to the bus after the Toshogu temple and the Kegon falls. For lunch he assisted the tour members in buying lunch via the ticket machine and helped make sure everyone got the…”
A full Tokyo to Nikko day trip: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Waterfall, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge or onsen, with a bilingual guide.
“I absolutely loved the day tour! Nikko is such a beautiful place, the waterfall is spectacular and the lake is something out of a dream. Our guide was Zoe and she was such a nice, helpful and sweet person. Zoe, if you're reading this thank you again for all your help, I have the group photo we took on the fridge!”
Tokyo one-day guided tour: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Odaiba, and TOKYO SKYTREE® Tembo Deck with lunch and bus.
“Itinerary was carefully planned and it did not feel rushed at all. I am truly sorry but I forgot the Japanese name of the tour guide (I remember her English name, which I believe is Grace), she is not only very knowledgeable, but also very sweet and kind. Overall a very fun trip even when you’re going solo!”
Small-group Asakusa walk with an English-speaking guide, Senso-ji customs, Nakamise shopping, and Sumida views from Azuma Bridge.
“Aya provided lots of interesting information about the temples and shrines in the area, this was a great tour and we would definitely recommend it”
Zen meditation in a private Asakusa temple with a monk: Zazen practice, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Q&A, in 90 minutes for $55.
“A cultural enlightenment spiritual experience one should try. Both the guide and the monk have good chemistry together which helps this tour. The monk is a third Generation monk from his family. This is a touching of your senses tour. Enjoy”
10-hour Mt. Fuji tour with thatched village photos, shrine and pagoda views, seasonal parks, and Oshino Hakkai ponds from Tokyo.
“We are very grateful to Sia for providing such a well-rounded trip and experience. We are a relatively large group, 11 people, and would not have been able to enjoy Mt Fuji, and its surrounding villages, without the guided experience with Sia. Thanks again and highly recommend!🌸🏔️🇯🇵 We also were able to see Mt Fuji on a clear day, we got very lucky!”
A Tokyo night at Kanda Myojin with chicken hot pot, unlimited drinks option, and a high-energy samurai show plus photos.
“Well here we are again. This is my seventh time to visit this show and I mean the number already tells everything I guess. I would visit this show every week if I could. Amazing acting, sound effects, choreography and music makes this the best samurai show in town. I love all the characters and how cool they are. My favorite story is the Spiderwoman and the Butterfly, the Black Fox and obviously Tairo no Masakado story. You can take pictures with the actors after the show and talk to them. This a must see thing in Tokio !!!”
2-hour small-group walk through Asakusa and Senso-ji. English guide, Edo-era lanes, temple etiquette, and smart snack and souvenir tips.
“Visiting the temple. Getting our fortunes. Nicolas was very informative with great knowledge of Buddhism.”
See Imperial Palace exteriors, Sensō-ji, Nakamise Street and Tokyo Tower views in one 4-hour hybrid-bus tour with an English guide.
“The tour was extremely well organised. Our guide was informative and very professional and made sure our needs to cater for well. The three venues , the Imperial Oalace, Akakusa Temple Complex and the Tokyo Sky Tower are the three highlights of our visit to Tokyo and resulted in many photos as well as tips for places to visit independently eg.Uneono Gardens.”
A small-group Meiji Shrine walk with Shinto customs, the 12-meter torii, imperial poetry, and tea time, plus respectful guidance in English.
“Highly recommended tour! Kaido was our guide and she walked us through the Shinto and imperial systems in Japan. Had so much background knowledge of the Meiji shrine and it was quite easy for us to navigate the whole place. We also had her help to write wishes and pray and get Hakas for the new year.”
Guided Meiji Jingu Shinto tour in 2 hours. Learn rituals, stroll Meiji Jingu Gyoen, and walk a 100,000-tree forest, with photos.
“Tour was fabulous, Naruto is great and very informative. Enjoyed learning about the history of the shrine and Shinto/cultural and spiritual aspects all around! ✨”
A small-group Tokyo cat tour with Gotokuji Cat Temple, Shinjuku’s Giant 3D Cat, and Mocha Lounge cat café time plus cat shops.
“Hilo our guide was great. We had a fun day and learnt about the temple and where the lucky cat originated. Hilo also took us to a few food and souvenir shops that were different to the normal souvenirs shops, in case we wanted to buy anything, which I liked. We would recommend the tour it was easy and fun. Cat cafe was a treat.”
Small-group Tokyo cat tour: Shinjuku 3D cat, MOCHA Lounge café, and Gotokuji Temple lucky cats. 2.5 hours, mobile ticket.
“Whether you love cats or just want a classic Tokyo experience, this trip is definitely worth booking. Our personal guide Hiro was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun.”
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