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Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Guided Walking Tour
★4.4(16 verified GetYourGuide reviews)Price and rating checked 7 August 2026· 4 hours43 travellers viewed this in the last hour
Walk from the noise of Shibuya into the quiet forest of Meiji Shrine on this guided tour of Tokyo's sharpest contrasts. You start at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Hachiko statue, then head into Harajuku for Takeshita Street and the quieter Ura-Harajuku backstreets. The route finishes in the wooded grounds of Meiji Shrine, where your guide introduces Shinto beliefs, shrine etiquette, and the purification ritual, and where entry to the Inner Garden is included.
What makes this tour
Cross the Shibuya Scramble Crossing with a local guide
Hear the story of Hachiko, Tokyo's loyal dog
Explore Takeshita Street and the quieter Ura-Harajuku backstreets
Walk the wooded approach to Meiji Shrine
Entry to the Meiji Shrine Inner Garden included
Learn Shinto prayer rituals and shrine etiquette
What's included
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking guide
- Entry to the Meiji Shrine Inner Garden
- Instruction in Shinto prayer rituals
- Photo stops at well-known and lesser-known spots
Best for
Culture seekersFirst-time visitorsHistory buffs
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