Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine, Forest & Imperial Garden
Shibuya City, Tokyo
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Enter via the serene North Gate to avoid crowds, access the exclusive Inner Garden, and master Shinto rituals on this essential one-way journey ending in Harajuku
Highlights
- Enter through the quiet 'North Gate' (Yoyogi side) to enjoy the forest in peace.
- Access the secluded Inner Garden and the 'Kiyomasa's Well' power spot.
- Master the correct 'Essentials' of Shinto rituals and prayer etiquette.
- Marvel at the famous Sake Barrel display and the Grand Torii Gate.
Description
Most tourists enter Meiji Shrine from the crowded Harajuku side. On this 'Insider Route' tour, we begin at the serene North Gate (Yoyogi), allowing you to experience the majestic forest in true silence before reaching the main shrine. Led by a local expert, this one-way journey covers all the 'Essentials' of Tokyo's most important spiritual site. First, walk the peaceful gravel path of the North Approach, often missed by standard tours. At the Main Shrine complex, you will master the authentic etiquette of bowing, purifying hands, and offering prayers. The experience includes admission to the Inner Garden (Gyoen)—a paid area often skipped by other groups. Here, you will visit 'Kiyomasa's Well,' a famous spiritual power spot, and enjoy the traditional Japanese landscape. Finally, we head towards the bustling Harajuku side, stopping for photos at the iconic Sake Barrel Display and the massive Grand Torii Gate. The tour concludes at Harajuku Station, perfectly positioning you for lunch or shopping in the pop-culture district.Includes
English-speaking local guide Meiji Jingu Inner Garden Entrance Ticket Cultural lesson on Shinto ritualsImportant Information
- Wear comfortable and walkable shoes
