Tokyo Private Tour to Learn History and Shinto

Tokyo, Japan

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour takes you into the world of Tokyo's ancient temples and shrines to learn about Japanese history, culture, and Shinto religion. Using the subway, you and your guide will traverse the city to its most famous religious sites including Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Nezu Shrine. On the way, enjoy Japan's unique design, architecture, and symbolism. Includes a pick-up from your hotel by your guide.

Great for both kids and adults
Walk through the bright red torii gate "tunnel" at Senbon Torii at Nezu Shrine
Seek a traditional Japanese wedding procession at the popular Meiji Jingu Shrine
Admire Japanese design, symbolic artwork, and delicate sculptures

What's Included

English speaking professional guide
Private tour
Public transportation to/from（guides)
Meeting in the hotel lobby

Food and drinks
Public transportation to/from (customers)
Admisson fee(customers)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Nezu Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Senso-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Asakusa Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Meiji Jingu Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.7

based on 6 reviews

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Disappointing. Guide didn’t know a lot about Shinto.

Gabriella_D, Mar 2026

We chose this tour during our three day. Stay in Tokyo specifically because we are very interested in spirituality and want to learn about Chantelle customs and practices. When we tried to ask specific questions, our guide would just say that Japanese are not religious and they come to the temples just for fun, which clearly was not the case as we could see that people were actually coming to temples to pray. The guy also did not speak English very well. His best use was transferring us on the subways because he knew where to go. We were very disappointed to spend one out of our 2 1/2 days in Tokyo on this tour as the little information we received about history and religion. We already knew from watching videos. I can’t recommend this to her.

My tour guide, Yoshinori,...

Chris_H, Jul 2025

My tour guide, Yoshinori, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave a good tour of the Shinto shrines and gave me directions for things to do after the tour. I recommend this tour.

Yoshi is the best!

Jian_B, Jul 2024

Yoshi was amazing, he was so knowledgable and so fun to go around Tokyo with! I figured out how to navigate the train system because of him :) He's like the grandpa everyone should have.