Japan · TEMPLE & SHRINE TOURS IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple & shrine tours in Tokyo that reviewers rated highly, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Full-day Tokyo by deluxe coach: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and izakaya lunch, skip-the-line SkyTree, and Tokyo Bay Cruise.
“I like the guide very much, He is a Japanese but fluently speak English, and explaining clearly everything interesting places. Much was very good, Menu was cautiously selected liked by all foreigners. I like the tour very much much.”
Walk Asakusa with an English guide: Sensō-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise snacks and shrine stops, finishing at Azuma Bridge for lunch.
“Excellent tour by Glenda. Understood cultural and historical meaning of sensoji temple and surrounding area.”
Tokyo to Nikko day trip: UNESCO Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge views, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, bilingual guide. $89.
“The trip was very good organized. Our guide Erik was great sharing a lot of interesting information at the proper time. Timing was very good despite of weekend traffic. Me and my son we loved it. Thank you.”
Tokyo to Nikko day trip: Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls plus Lake Chuzenji, bilingual guide, cash tips, about 10.5 hours.
“I really enjoyed this day out, our guide Zoe was excellent giving information without being overbearing. Excellent driver too! The stops were great and mostly allowed the right amount of time to enjoy the areas. that said I did find the shrine itself to be rushed, I understand it gets busy and they try to keep on top of crowd control but more time to fully appreciate the location would definitely improve the day trip. as I said I really enjoyed my time out and would easily recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to see a more traditional side of Japan.”
Guided Tokyo highlights with Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace views, Asakusa Senso-ji, Odaiba, and Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck admission. Includes lunch.
“My daughter, my mother and myself had a fun time during the tour. We were 5min late due to getting lost in the JR, but they kindly waited for us . Kimiko-San was very informative and knowledgeable during the tour. We would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family.”
Asakusa Zen meditation at a private Tokyo temple. Practice zazen, calligraphy, matcha tea, and monk Q&A in 90 minutes.
“It was such a natural, beautiful and intimate experience. We started with a zen-meditation, followed by a calygraphic design and then a little tea ceremony. We could ask the monk Namiki-san and our guide Shota a lot of questions about the temple, the religion, the life in Japan etc. They were very honest and super-kind - we really recommend this experience!🤩🙏🏻😌”
A 10-hour Mt. Fuji day trip packing a thatched-village, seasonal Lake Kawaguchi views, Chureito Pagoda, and Oshino Hakkai ponds, minus lunch.
“Great expérience. Sawaki was a great guide , very smilling and lot of good informations during the tour. Valentin”
Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin samurai night show with drinks and optional chicken hot pot, live Taira no Masakado performance, then photos with cast.
“The actors were excellent, brilliant setting and the story was well presented. The interactions with the cast was great at the end of the performance.”
2-hour small-group walk in Asakusa with a fluent English guide, covering Senso-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, and Asakusa Shrine.
“Guide Aska was excellent - very knowledgeable and interesting. She showed us many hidden treats.”
A 4-hour Tokyo afternoon by hybrid bus, featuring the Imperial Palace grounds, Sensō-ji and Nakamise Street, and Tokyo Tower views.
“This was a very interesting tour that provided useful and relevant information. The guide was great!”
Meiji Shrine in a small English group, through forest quiet, giant torii, Shinto etiquette, imperial poetry, and a tea stop with great value.
“Since I had Yuki's attention (I was the only one) I learned a lot from the tour. This made me appreciate the history of the shrine, and appreciation for the Shinto religion.”
2-hour Meiji Jingu Shinto tour from Harajuku. Learn rituals, visit the Imperial Garden, and walk the 100,000-tree forest.
“We had a tour with Maria. She was very informative and knew the history of the shrine. She also had some recommendations of places around Tokyo. We had a lovely time and would go there again”
A small-group, guided walk through Meiji Jingu’s torii gates and forest paths, learning Shinto customs and rituals in about 2 hours.
“We had a great walking tour of the Meiji Shrine through the forest with Sara, our guide. She was very friendly and knowledgable and explained the important facets of the Shinto religion and customs. We had been on other tours, but hRead more”
Meiji Shrine walking tour in Tokyo covers Shinto rituals, massive torii gates, and the garden, with a local guide in a small group.
“We had a great day at the Shrine! The guide was great! Native Japanese and did speak english very well! She also awsnered all the question to perfection 😀 Would higly recommend this!”
Private Tokyo-to-Nagano day tour with Jigokudani snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, onsen-town stops, and Obuse, with door-to-door luxury.
“We had a great time visiting the snow monkeys and then getting dropped off in Hakuba. They were unbelievable, and there were so many. Waqas, our guide, was great, very friendly, easy to talk to, and a safe driver. Would happily recommend Glorious Travels and Waqas, our driver, to anyone. Also, a great way to have an adventure while travelling to the ski fields.”
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