Understanding Japanese Culture Mythology and Lifestyle Through Study of Shinto

Tokyo, Japan
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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 honor and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honoring 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.

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Harajuku Station, 1 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Yoyogi Park, 2-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya 151-0052 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Takeshita Street, 1 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

The fashion- and culture-focused Omotesando Hills features nearly 100 specialty shops in architecturally significant surroundings.

Pass By: Omotesando, Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Omotesando Avenue is a sloping tree-lined boulevard in Tokyo's fashionable Aoyama district that goes through parts of both Shibuya and Minato wards.

Pass By: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, 4-30-3 Jingu-Mae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Tokyu Plaza is a shopping complex at the intersection of Omotesando and Harajuku. The entrance is beautifully architected, making this location one of the “most instagrammable” spots in all of Tokyo.

Pass By: Togo Shrine, 1-5-3 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

This small shrine, located in Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, features a serene garden with a pond & boardwalk, plus a museum & bookshop.

Pass By: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture

Famous for being the busiest crossing in the world, the Shibuya Scramble is top of most people's must-see list in Tokyo

Pass By: Shibuya Cat Street, Jingumae, Shibuya, Shibuya Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Hachiko, 1 Dogenzaka Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture

Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.

Pass By: Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square, 5-24-2, Sendagaya, Shibuya 151-8580 Tokyo Prefecture

Takashimaya Times Square is right in the heart of Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's most exciting districts.

Pass By: Shibuya Center-gai, Udagawacho, Shibuya 150-0042 Tokyo Prefecture

Walk across the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and head into the narrow streets of Center-Gai, the central hub for youth culture in Tokyo.

Pass By: H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku, 1-19-11 Jingumae Harajuku Ash Bldg 1F, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku can provide additional information for travel in Tokyo.

Pass By: Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya 150-0002 Tokyo Prefecture

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 meters tall.

Pass By: Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, 5-1-1, Yoyogi, Shibuya 151-0053 Tokyo Prefecture

Peaceful Shinto shrine dating back to 1212 with carvings & statues in a leafy park setting.

Pass By: Shinjuku Southern Terrace, 2, Yoyogi, Shibuya 151-0053 Tokyo Prefecture

Shinjuku Southern Terrace is a commercial zone located at 2 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo at the western side of Shinjuku Station Southern Exit.

Pass By: Shibuya 109, 2-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture

109 is a department store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The store is operated by Tokyu Malls Development, a subsidiary of the Tokyu Group.

Pass By: Laforet HARAJUKU, 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Laforet Harajuku is a department store, residence, and museum complex located in the Harajuku commercial and entertainment district of the Shibuya neighborhood, in Tokyo, Japan.

Pass By: Nezu Museum, 6-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato 107-0062 Tokyo Prefecture

Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.

Pass By: NHK Studio Park, 2-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya 150-8001 Tokyo Prefecture

Public TV & radio headquarters with live shows being filmed & hands-on broadcasting exhibits.

Pass By: Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Yanaka, Taito 110-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

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 neighborhoods in which the old Shitamachi atmosphere can still be felt.

Pass By: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Kanda myoujin Shrine, 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, 2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda 102-0071 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Pass By: Togo Shrine, 1-5-3 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide and Shinto expert
  • Photo opportunities
  • Public transportation between the different shrines included

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from meet-up and departure point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled 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.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Standard Cancellation Policy
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 5 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 10 days or less before event
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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