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Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Guided Walking Tour
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Enter the serene forest in the heart of Tokyo and discover Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Your guide explains Shinto traditions as you pass through the towering torii gate and walk the gravel path through 170,000 trees donated from across Japan. Learn the proper way to pray at the shrine, write a wish on an ema wooden plaque, and witness the ritual purification at the temizuya. After the shrine, explore the vibrant contrast of Harajuku's Takeshita Street.
What makes this tour
Walk through the 170,000-tree sacred forest
Learn Shinto prayer customs and rituals
Write a wish on an ema wooden plaque
See the towering torii gate entrance
Explore Harajuku's Takeshita Street
Hear the story of Emperor Meiji and the shrine
What's included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Ema wooden plaque for wishes
- Small group of maximum 12 people
Best for
Culture seekersFirst-time visitorsHistory buffs
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