The 15 Best Temple & Shrine Tours in Tokyo

Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise - Meiji Shrine: a quiet beginning in central Tokyo

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

A full-day Tokyo coach tour linking Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Skytree, matcha, lunch, and a bay cruise.

“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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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

2.Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

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

Walk through Asakusa with an English-speaking guide, visiting Kaminarimon, Sensoji, Asakusa Shrine, and local food streets for $22.

“The walking tour starting near Sensoji Temple was a wonderful way to explore Asakusa. The route was well thought out, covering key highlights while also sharing lesser-known stories and local insights that added depth to the visit. Our guide Aya was knowledgeable and engaging, providing clear historical context along with cultural anecdotes that made the area come alive. The pace of the walk was comfortable, with enough time to observe, take photos, and ask questions without feeling rushed.”

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Nikko: Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Temple

3.Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji & Toshogu Temple

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

See Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge on an 11-hour coach tour from Tokyo.

“The tour was perfect! Our bus driver, Waku, was very kind and lovely, je drove us everywhere safely and calmly. Our tour guide, Beru, was amazing! He told us all about the places we visited were thoroughly, shared fun facts and local curiosities. He taught us a little japanese and some correct behaviors in Japan. We was open to all out doubts and explained everything with a lot of patiance and enthusiam. We had a long time to see everything, which was great. We were very happy with the day we had.”

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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

4.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58

Explore Kamakura’s shrines, Great Buddha, temples, shopping streets, and Enoshima’s coastal views on a guided day trip from Tokyo.

“very well organised, our tour guide Omar was lovely and was very informative!”

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Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

5.Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

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

Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge on a guided day trip from Tokyo with transport included.

“Tina our guide was truly the best -- fluent in English and the rich history of Japan, both past and present. Tour bus was large and smooth with our excellent driver. We got a great overview of the Nikko and surrounding area with reasonable fare. Highly recommended!! (trip was 7/17/25).”

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

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

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

See Tokyo’s major sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji to Odaiba and the SKYTREE® Tembo Deck, with lunch included.

“Itinerary was carefully planned and it did not feel rushed at all. I am truly sorry but I forgot the Japanese name of the tour guide (I remember her English name, which I believe is Grace), she is not only very knowledgeable, but also very sweet and kind. Overall a very fun trip even when you’re going solo!”

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Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

7.Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

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

Practice Zazen with a monk in a private 400-year-old Asakusa temple, then enjoy calligraphy, matcha, sweets, and open conversation.

“I really enjoyed the experience at the temple — the atmosphere, the scent inside, and the monk’s gentle explanation of how to meditate. The meditation itself went by so quickly; I was able to enter a very pleasant, peaceful state. Afterward, we were treated to delicious matcha and sweets. Thank you so much for this beautiful and mindful time 🙏🏻❤️”

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

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

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

See Mt. Fuji from traditional villages, lakes, shrines, ponds, and Chureito Pagoda on a practical 10-hour day tour from Tokyo.

“We are very grateful to Sia for providing such a well-rounded trip and experience. We are a relatively large group, 11 people, and would not have been able to enjoy Mt Fuji, and its surrounding villages, without the guided experience with Sia. Thanks again and highly recommend!🌸🏔️🇯🇵 We also were able to see Mt Fuji on a clear day, we got very lucky!”

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Tokyo: Samurai Entertainment Night Show in Kanda Shrine

9.Samurai Entertainment Night Show in Kanda Shrine

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

Watch a high-energy samurai performance at Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin Shrine, with dinner, drinks, and cast photos after the show.

“Great show, talented cast and well produced. The venue is small which makes it very enjoyable. Highly recommended”

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

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

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

Explore Asakusa and Senso-ji with a local English-speaking guide on a small-group walk through Tokyo’s oldest temple district.

“Great tour, our guide Joe was outstanding! He was friendly and knowledgable and made the tour fun and interesting. He took extra time with the history of the shrine/temple and the surrounding area plus great information on the huge shopping/market area. We highly recommend this tour & Joe.”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

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

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

See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace grounds, Sensō-ji, and Tokyo Tower in four hours with an English-speaking guide and comfortable hybrid bus.

“It was all good from start to finish, the guide was great with good knowledge and very friendly.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

12.Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System

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

Walk through Meiji Shrine’s quiet forest, learn Shinto customs and Japan’s imperial story, and enjoy a small-group English tour for $23.

“It was really nice, and engaging. Yuuka knows all the stories and makes it more fun along the way. I would recommend!”

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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

13.Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

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

Walk through Meiji Shrine’s sacred forest, learn Shinto customs, and explore Tokyo’s Imperial Garden with an English-speaking guide.

“We throughly enjoyed this tour! Andres is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend to those visiting Tokyo for the first time!”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

14.Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour

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

Explore Meiji Jingu with a small-group guide, learning Shinto customs, shrine rituals, and Tokyo history during a two-hour walk.

“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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