The 15 Best Temple & Shrine Tours in Tokyo

1.Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,986 reviews · 10 hours · from $122Our pick

10-hour Tokyo coach tour with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha, Skytree skip-line entry, and a Bay Cruise, plus an easy audio guide.

“It was a great day tour with Aya today. I really enjoyed discovering the city through her guidance. She was well prepared, organized, and knew exactly how to structure the day so we could see a lot without feeling rushed. Everything ran smoothly, and the communication was easy from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Aya to anyone who wants a well-balanced, enjoyable, and professionally guided day in the city.”

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2.Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,583 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Asakusa walking tour to Sensō-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise shopping streets, plus stops at Asakusa Shrine and Azuma Bridge in about two hours.

“Really good, very informative. Aya was a lovely guide. Was great learning about the Japanese cultures and also good tips for the rest of our stay.”

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3.Nikko: Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,577 reviews · 11 hours · from $89

Tokyo to Nikko day trip: UNESCO Toshogu Shrine, red Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, guided in English and Spanish.

“Fantastic day! Beautiful colors and incredible place. Melody is a very good guide, she is passionate with Japan and she wants to share Japanese culture. She gave very clear instructions.”

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4.Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,266 reviews · 10h 30m · from $84

Tokyo to Nikko day trip with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzenji, plus Shinkyo Bridge. English/Chinese guide.

“The day was well planned and all went smoothly. Didn’t feel rushed and had enough time to see and do what we wanted. Tour guide Tina was excellent”

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5.Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,222 reviews · from $85

Tokyo in one guided day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba, and TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck, with transport and a late buffet lunch included.

“Keiko Tobe was an amazing guide! So informative and didn't rush you at all. She took the time to explain and her English is great! Loved this tour. Keiko is awesome!!”

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6.Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 510 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Top rated

Private Zen meditation in Asakusa at a 400-year temple. Learn Zazen from a monk, practice sitting, enjoy matcha and tea talk.

“The meditation was very relaxing and it smelled wonderfully. The calligraphy session with the chanting was a unique and peaceful experience and we loved the Q&A session with the monk!”

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7.Mt. Fuji Heritage Tour: Traditional Villages, Lakes & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

A 10-hour Mt. Fuji day trip hitting thatched villages, fall photo parks, and Oshino Hakkai springs, with English guides and smooth transport.

“Sia was a wonderful guide! She was attentive and informative while also being super friendly. My husband and I had a great time! We got to see Mt Fuji from the bus despite the bad weather, purchased some amazing artwork from an artist in the village, and prayed at a mountian shrine. I would definitely do this again!”

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8.Samurai Entertainment Night Show in Kanda Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 417 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Samurai entertainment at Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin Shrine with drinks, optional hot pot, swordplay, and a meet-the-cast photo time.

“Absolutely beautiful, had an amazing time . Beautiful story line”

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9.Asakusa and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Walk Asakusa’s old lanes with a small English tour group, see Senso-ji’s gates and shrines, and learn Tokyo’s Edo-era stories.

“Connie was wonderful! She was fun and knowledgeable. The tour route was packed with people and she made sure constantly that no one was left behind. What a wonderful and informative tour! Highly recommend HER!!!”

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10.Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Hybrid-bus afternoon covering Imperial Palace outer grounds, Sensō-ji and Nakamise, plus Tokyo Tower views with an English guide. 4 hrs.

“Guide Mia was excellent and quite well versed with history of the attractions. Very polite and eager to help. Highly recommended. Well spent afternoon for the family of 4. Thanks for the great experience.”

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11.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · 90 - 135 minutes · from $23

Walk Meiji Shrine with a small English group, learn Shinto and Japan’s imperial system, visit torii gates, barrels, and Emperor Meiji poems.

“A great and efficient tour led by Mayuko and Yuuka! Covered the details about the Shrine and its history, plus left time for photos and doing the shrine activities (and helped us all do them respectfully). And the 9 am start time was great for a Monday morning!”

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12.Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

A small-group Shinto tour at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, with ritual explanations, photo stops, and a calm Imperial Garden walk.

“Sara was brilliant and very personable! Great tour, very informative and great way to start our trip!”

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13.Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $18

Walk Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu with a guide to decode Shinto rituals, tour the iconic torii, and learn local spiritual customs.

“Very knowledgeable guide and we learned a lot on our tour! I highly recommend taking this tour if you want to learn about the history of the shrine.”

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14.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $21

Walk Meiji Shrine’s forest paths and torii gates with a local guide, learn Shinto rituals and the imperial system, then unwind at a quiet café.

“I loved Meiji shrine. It was my favourite attraction in Tokyo. Even in the hot summer it felt cool due to the foliage. I strongly recommend this tour if you are interested in Japanese history and religion. I really loved the tour guide Nonoka. She was very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.”

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15.Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $445

Private luxury day trip from Tokyo to Nagano to see Zenko-ji and snow monkeys at Jigokudani, plus Shibu Onsen and Obuse.

“Great trip. Driver was excellent and very helpful. It was awesome to be picked up from our hotel in Tokyo and dropped in Hakuba after seeing the snow monkeys. Would recommend people consider this as a great way to get a transfer at the same time as getting to see the snow monkeys!”

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