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Understanding Japanese Culture Mythology and Lifestyle Through Study of Shinto
Understanding Japanese Culture Mythology and Lifestyle Through Study of Shinto
Understanding Japanese Culture Mythology and Lifestyle Through Study of Shinto

Understanding Japanese Culture Mythology and Lifestyle Through Study of Shinto

By Japan Awaits
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Price is €163 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

Understand and learn about Japanese lifestyle and culture that was derived from Shinto thousands of years in the making by visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo in this 3-hour small group tour.

In this three-hour small group Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people.

Shinto began as a practice to honour and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honouring these spirits, the number of natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, floods and even volcanic eruptions could be reduced or prevented. This belief has driven the construction of over 100,000 independent shrines all over Japan, each enshrining a different spirit for worship.

Activity location

  • Harajuku Station
    • 18
    • 150-0001, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Harajuku Station
    • 18
    • 150-0001, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

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Standard Shinto Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Guests join a small group and tour guide, visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo starting with Meiji-jingu Shrine.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€162.86 x 1 Adult€162.86
Total
Price is €162.86
Private Shinto Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Enjoy a Private Tour with a tour guide, visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo starting with Meiji-jingu Shrine.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€342.00 x 1 Adult€342.00
Total
Price is €342.00
Standard Shinto Tour + Yanaka
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

After the Standard Shinto Tour with small group, guests will extend their tour by visiting Yanaka from 12 PM to 2:30 PM.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€313.18 x 1 Adult€313.18
Total
Price is €313.18
Pvt+4 Hour Tokyo(Public Trans)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours
Shinto Shrine Tour + Tokyo: Private Shinto Shrine Option
Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour using Public Transport

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€573.13 x 1 Adult€573.13
Total
Price is €573.13
Private Shinto Tour + Yanaka
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

After the Private Shinto Tour with tour guide, guests may extend their tour by visiting Yanaka from 12 PM to 2:30 PM.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€592.54 x 1 Adult€592.54
Total
Price is €592.54
Pvt+4 HourTokyo(Pvt Vehicle)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours
Pvt.Shrine Tour + 4 Hour Tokyo: Add-on Tokyo 4-hour Tour using Private Vehicle

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€861.88 x 1 Adult€861.88
Total
Price is €861.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide and Shinto expert
  • What's includedWhat's includedPublic transport between the different shrines included
  • What's includedWhat's includedPhoto opportunities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to/from meet-up and departure point

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather (if there is typhoon or other extreme weather conditions), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Moderate Cancellation Policy:
  • 100% refund for cancellations made up to 4 days before the start time of the experience. Cancellations made after that time period will receive no refund
  • How far in advance should I book?Preparing an event requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. We may not be able to arrange your event in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
  • Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
  • Organising and planning a trip or event requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
  • If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you event details, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be non-refundable.
  • If your cancellation falls within the fees applied to the Standard Cancellation Policy, the service fee of 15% will no longer take effect. You will only be responsible for the cancellation fee specified in the Standard Cancellation Policy. Please carefully review the terms and conditions specified on the checkout page.
  • Q&A?
  • What if I'm late?
  • We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time. Since this is a group tour, we may not be able to wait for you if you are late. The tour will begin without the late guests and you can meet the rest of the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need to meet the group in the next location.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ueno Park (Pass by)
Ueno Park is a spacious public park in the Ueno district of Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan'ei-ji.
Harajuku Station (Pass by)
Harajuku Station is a railway station in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku.
Yoyogi Park (Pass by)
Yoyogi Park is Tokyo's largest public park and a popular spot for people to escape the city. In the springtime it's a great place for hanami, flower viewing, offering an abundance of cherry blossom trees.
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Pass by)
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of the late Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The shrine is surrounded by a lush forest composed of trees donated from different regions of Japan.
Takeshita Street (Pass by)
Takeshita Street is a busy pedestrian shopping street located right next to Harajuku Station and kawaii central. It's a bit narrow and extremely busy at times, but worth checking out at least once during your trip.
Omotesando Hills (Pass by)
The fashion- and culture-focused Omotesando Hills features nearly 100 speciality shops in architecturally significant surroundings.
Omotesando (Pass by)
Omotesando Avenue is a sloping tree-lined boulevard in Tokyo's fashionable Aoyama district that goes through parts of both Shibuya and Minato wards.
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Pass by)
Tokyu Plaza is a shopping complex at the crossroads of Omotesando and Harajuku. The entrance is beautifully architected, making this location one of the “most instagrammable” spots in all of Tokyo.
Togo Shrine (Pass by)
This small shrine, located in Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, features a serene garden with a pond & boardwalk, plus a museum & bookshop.
Shibuya Crossing (Pass by)
Famous for being the busiest crossing in the world, the Shibuya Scramble is top of most people's must-see list in Tokyo
Shibuya Cat Street (Pass by)
This is a nice little side street that offers mostly shopping and a few restaurants. It's pretty neat after dark and is worth a walk through.
Hachiko (Pass by)
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honouring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square (Pass by)
Takashimaya Times Square is right in the heart of Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's most exciting districts.
Shibuya Center-gai (Pass by)
Walk across the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and head into the narrow streets of Center-Gai, the central hub for youth culture in Tokyo.
H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku (Pass by)
H.I.S. Tourist Information Centre Harajuku can provide additional information for travel in Tokyo.
Shibuya Hikarie (Pass by)
The Shibuya Hikarie is a Tokyu skyscraper and retail complex completed in 2012 and located in the Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, Japan. The Hikarie is 183 metres tall.
Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine (Pass by)
Peaceful Shinto shrine dating back to 1212 with carvings & statues in a leafy park setting.
Shinjuku Southern Terrace (Pass by)
Shinjuku Southern Terrace is a commercial zone located at 2 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo at the western side of Shinjuku Station Southern Exit.
Shibuya 109 (Pass by)
109 is a department store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The store is operated by Tokyu Malls Development, a subsidiary of the Tokyu Group.
Laforet HARAJUKU (Pass by)
Laforet Harajuku is a department store, residence, and museum complex located in the Harajuku commercial and entertainment district of the Shibuya area, in Tokyo, Japan.
Nezu Museum (Pass by)
Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.
NHK Studio Park (Pass by)
Public TV & radio headquarters with live shows being filmed & hands-on broadcasting exhibits.
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street (Pass by)
Yanaka is a sector of Taito, Tokyo, Japan and, along with nearby Nezu and Sendagi neigborhoods in Bunkyo ward, is one of the few Tokyo areas in which the old Shitamachi atmosphere can still be felt.
Meiji Jingu Shrine (Pass by)
Meiji Shrine, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
Kanda myoujin Shrine (Pass by)
Kanda Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo.
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine (Pass by)
Tokyo Daijingu is affectionately called 'O-Ise-sama in Tokyo' because of its enshrined deities. This shrine is one of the famous shrine in Tokyo. it is famous for the god of marriage among girls.
Togo Shrine (Pass by)
The Tōgō Shrine was established in 1940 and dedicated to Gensui The Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō shortly after his death. This shrine was destroyed by the Bombing of Tokyo, but was rebuilt in 1964. It is located in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHarajuku Station
    • 18
    • 150-0001, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHarajuku Station
    • 18
    • 150-0001, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

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