MEIJI SHRINE & SENSO-JI TOURS

Where to Go in Tokyo: the 15 Best Meiji Shrine & Senso-ji Tours

29 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The 15 best meiji shrine & senso-ji tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how early it starts. Number one is first for a reason; begin there.

Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit - Meeting beneath the Thunder Gate
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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

1.Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kaminarimon for a two-hour walk through Asakusa. You’ll see Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise Street, Hoppy Street, and Shin-Nakamise. Guides such as Aya, Keiko, Hiroko, and Loc add history, customs, food tips, and local context. The route finishes by Azuma Bridge.

“Terrific tour. Interesting to hear the history and to see the sights. Guide’s English was very good, and delivered with humor. Highly recommend.”

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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE® - Starting near Tokyo Station
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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring Tokyo by air-conditioned bus with a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Senso-ji, and Haneda Airport Garden, then see the city from SKYTREE®’s 350-meter Tembo Deck. Guides such as Mina, Keiko, Sophie, and Yumii have earned praise for clear explanations and careful timing.

“Yumii did an outstanding job. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She checked on us multiple times. She explained everything with detail and did her best to confirm that everyone heard her directions. She did her best to keep Read more”

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Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour - Senso-ji Temple: the heart of the tour
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Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour

3.Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews · from $20Best reviewed

Spend about two hours walking Asakusa with an English-speaking local guide. Learn how to pray at Senso-ji and Asakusa Shrine, explore Nakamise and Shin Nakamise, pass Hoppy Street, and finish by Azuma Bridge. Guides such as Aya, Glenda, Loc, Keiko, and Polina are praised for clear explanations, photo help, and useful food tips.

“Polina was a very knowledgeable guide who told us a lot about the history of Asakusa and Sensoji temple. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Asakusa and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Tour - Meeting at Asakusa Station
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Tokyo: Asakusa and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Tour

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

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

Walk from Asakusa Station to Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, Senso-ji, and Asakusa Shrine with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Shino, Embla, Nicolas, and Aska explain temple customs, local food, Edo-era stories, and Tokyo life. At $14, it is a useful first look at traditional Tokyo.

“Shino our tour guide was very thorough in her explanations of the shrine and temple. Highly recommend.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System - The first torii and the proper way to enter
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

5.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Keiko, Yuuka, Yuki, or Ayaka for a 90 to 135 minute walk from Harajuku Station through Meiji Shrine’s forest. You’ll learn Shinto etiquette, see the giant torii and sake barrels, explore the shrine, and finish with tea or snacks at Mori no Terrace.

“The tour was outstanding. Tomo was such an interesting, informed and friendly guide and we loved the whole experience. Highly recommend him and this tour.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour - Meeting near Harajuku and entering the forest
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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

6.Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours at Meiji Jingu with guides such as Maya, Yota, Ryota, or Andres, learning how to pray at a Shinto shrine, read its symbols, and understand the link between nature and faith. You’ll visit the Imperial Garden, giant torii, sake and wine barrels, and shrine buildings in a small, conversational group.

“Rio was the guide and he was super informative and friendly. Full of energy and a good attitude. Tour was great!”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour - The giant torii and the first lesson in shrine etiquette
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

7.Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

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

Join a small group of up to 15 people for a two-hour walk through Meiji Jingu with a guide such as Yumi, Sara, Haydn, or Benjamin. You’ll learn how to bow at the torii, cleanse before worship, read shrine symbols, and understand Emperor Meiji’s role in modern Japan. Admission and a mobile ticket are included.

“We had a great walking tour of the Meiji Shrine through the forest with Sara, our guide. She was very friendly and knowledgable and explained the important facets of the Shinto religion and customs. We had been on other tours, but hRead more”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System - Meeting at Harajuku Station
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

8.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System

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

Meet your local guide at Harajuku Station for a 90-minute small-group walk through Meiji Shrine. You’ll pass a huge Taiwan cypress torii, learn Shinto customs, visit the main shrine, explore the imperial garden, and browse charms at the nearby shop. Guides include Yuuki, Nana, Keiko, Nonoka, and Nanami.

“Lovely walk around Meiji jingu learning about the historic significance and traditions of the area. Guide Yuuki was friendly as well as support member Nono”

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Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish Market - Meiji Jingu Shrine: a quiet start in central Tokyo
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Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish Market

9.Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $157

Start near Harajuku with an English-speaking guide, then visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Senso-ji in Asakusa. The group is capped at eight, public transport costs about 600 yen extra, and guides such as Ryota, Yota, and Andres Burgos are praised for clear timing, local insight, and well-chosen photo stops.

“This tour was fantastic and absolutely worth the early start to avoid the crowds. Ryota was our guide, and he was attentive, knowledgeable, and knew all the best spots for photos. He had the schedule perfectly timed, so just as other groups were arriving, we wRead more”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Temple & Shrine Walking Tour with Local Guide - The best overhead view of Sensoji
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Tokyo: Asakusa Temple & Shrine Walking Tour with Local Guide

10.Asakusa Temple & Shrine Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Asakusa with a guide such as Nicolas, Erik, Nana, or Lino, depending on the day. In two hours, you’ll see Sensoji, Asakusa Shrine, smaller sacred sites, Nakamise Street, and city views from Azuma Bridge and the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. Expect practical help with Japanese rituals, photos, shopping, and questions.

“We had an amazing experience on our Asakusa walking tour! 🍀 We were lucky to be the only participants, so it felt like a private tour. Our guide, Lino, was absolutely wonderful — friendly, confident, and spoke perfect English. Even though she’s still very young, she did a fantastic job guiding us through the Senso-ji Temple and the surrounding area. Her explanations were clear, interesting, and easy to follow, and she made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. It honestly felt more like exploring with a local friend than being on a typical guided tour. Thank you so much, Lino, for making this one of our highlights in Tokyo!”

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From Asakusa: Old Tokyo, Temples, Gardens and Pop Culture - Starting around Asakusa and Senso-ji
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From Asakusa: Old Tokyo, Temples, Gardens and Pop Culture

11.From Asakusa: Old Tokyo, Temples, Gardens and Pop Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $70

Spend about four hours with a guide such as Taka, Ken, Hiro, or Yapi, moving from Asakusa’s Senso-ji to Ueno, Akihabara, and Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. The group is limited to eight, and the tour mixes temple etiquette, neighborhood history, pop culture, garden views, and local train travel.

“Andrews, the tour guide, was fantastic. He knows a lot about Japan history and culture. He was very friendly.”

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Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market - Meiji Shrine: Tokyo begins with calm
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Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market

12.Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 4h 30m · from $83

Start at IKEA Harajuku, then visit Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Asakusa in 270 minutes. Expect fresh sushi and sashimi stops, croquettes, Japanese sweets, temple customs, and clear explanations of Shinto and Buddhism. Guides such as Yosuke, Lax, Lex, Yo Yo, Ken, and Remu bring different strengths, from food advice to spiritual history.

“yo yo was amazing full of knowledge, answered questions amazingly, such a spiritual and powerful tour that drum in the fire ceremony wakes your heatt and its onstant peace, learning the history of uniting 2 religions and the difference of Buddhism and shinto. amazing!!! highly recommended yoyo such and beautiful soul ❤️”

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Tokyo History: Sensoji Temple & Asakusa District Private Tour - Taking Part at Sensoji Temple
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Tokyo History: Sensoji Temple & Asakusa District Private Tour

13.Tokyo History: Sensoji Temple & Asakusa District Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $139

Spend about three hours with a private Withlocals guide exploring Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, Hanayashiki, traditional crafts, and Kappabashi. Guides such as Gulay, Sheilina, Carlos, Abu, William, and RamKy have led past tours, with flexible pacing, local snacks, and cultural insight. A small temple offering is included.

“Brilliant tour with Abu. Really great guide. Knowledgeable and flexible he was able to sort every request. Highly recommend him”

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Tokyo: Asakusa & Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Walking Tour - Meeting at Kaminarimon Police Station
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Tokyo: Asakusa & Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Walking Tour

14.Asakusa & Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $11Cheapest good one

Meet at Kaminarimon Police Station and follow an English-speaking guide through Nakamise Street, Senso-ji, and Asakusa’s older lanes. You’ll hear temple legends, Edo-era stories, and local culture in a small group of up to 10. Guides include Lax and Shoma. The $11 price makes this a useful, low-cost introduction to eastern Tokyo.

“It was one of the best tour we’ve ever had !! Our guide lax was fantastic and friendly”

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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree - Walking through Meiji Shrine’s forest
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Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

15.Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours moving through Tokyo’s key sights by train with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Shibuya Crossing, walk through Meiji Shrine, photograph the Imperial Palace, pass through Akihabara, visit Senso-ji in Asakusa, and add lunch or Tokyo Skytree tickets when booking. Guides including Oliver, Burt, George, and Erik have been praised for clear, friendly help.

“Our guide Oliver did an excellent job showing us around all the sights and because we were there on NYE we also got to see how the locals celebrate at the shrines an temples. Would recommend.”

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