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【2 hours 】Deep Japanese traditional spots /Harajuku

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshie Y.

Joined 2024

Yoshie Y.
5.00 / 5
(20 reviews)
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Tokyo
Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English, Japanese (Native)
2 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshie Y.)
Up to 6 people

Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. It is hard to believe that it is located at heart of the city, walking along the approach to the temple is a relaxing experience.


The shrine has been loved by many people for many years, and usually attracts the largest number of worshippers in Japan for Hatsumode.


Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.


Let's dive into Japanese deep culture and get healed from the hustle and bustle of the town!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hrajuku station

- There are some exits at Harajuku station, we shall meet at Meiji Jingu Exit. There is a convenience store "New Days" next to the ticket gate, please buy some drinks before the meeting time just in case.

09:40 AM

main building of Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. The vast 700,000-square-meter shrine grove is a man-made forest created with the aim of creating an “eternal grove” by planting approximately 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan for the construction of Meiji Jingu Shrine. 


Here, you can heal away from the busy city of Tokyo and enjoy dive deep in Japanese culture.

10:10 AM

gyoen-garden of Meiji Jingu Shrine

After visiting the shrine, return to the approach and stroll through the Meiji Jingu Gyoen, which stretches to the south of the main shrine. Admission to the garden requires a 500-yen maintenance fee.


The area is approximately 83,000 square meters. The garden includes Kakuuntei, Shobu-da (iris field), Kiyomasa-no-ido (well), and others. The garden can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons, with fresh greenery in spring, autumn leaves in fall, and camellias in winter.

11:00 AM

forestterrace-cafe of Meiji Jingu Shrine

Don't forget to pick up some souvenirs to remember your visit. Next to the Meiji Jingu Museum is “Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu” with restaurants, cafes, and a food court. Among them, be sure to check out the souvenirs available at the “Mori” store. The shop offers a variety of items perfect for souvenirs and souvenirs of your visit to the shrine.


The “Meiji Jingu Monaka” (6 pieces/1,600 yen), baked in the shape of a chrysanthemum, is characterized by its moderately sweet Ogura-an (sweet bean paste) and crispy baked skin. We also recommend the “Omikiminidaru” (2,090 yen) and other lucky charms.

Ending Point

Hrajuku station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・small little surprise gift

・showing and introducing the Japanese culture guide

・crash course Japanese

What‘s not included

coins when offering a payer

entree fees to the garden of Meiji Jingu Shrine ¥500 JPY

foods and drinks

fees for the spots you visit (museum temple etc)

the souvenir you bought

Tour Important Information

・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshie Y.

Joined 2024

Yoshie Y.
5.00 / 5
(20 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yoshie Y.

Hi, I’m Yoshie.

My hobby is traveling and I like to meet new people. Not only every part of Japan, I also traveled to many countries. Especially in Australia, I spent one year on a working holiday. I like to step into nature, and I also like to explore hidden gems in the town.


Japan has a long history of 2,000 years and has lived in a nature-oriented culture. As a local, I would like to share interesting Japanese culture with you. Join my tour, and let’s explore Japan's fascinating culture and beautiful sights together as a family!


I specialize in family-friendly tours, making sure that both parents and children have an enjoyable and memorable experience. As a mother, I know what kids love and enjoy in Japan. I want to show you and your family “Omotenashi”. This is Japanese hospitality. Be prepared for special little surprises for your children and yourselves. I’m looking forward to showing you the Japanese culture that I know and love.


Reviews

Full day with Yoshie

Excellent Guide, had to solo Japan due to friend group backing out, she set up a whole day for me, took me all over Tokyo, answered every question(a lot) that I had. She Even went out of her way to recommend places for the rest of my trip. Extremely friendly and not awkward at all with someone who speaks barely any Japanese like myself when it came to misunderstandings. Taught me a bunch of history about popular sites like Meiji shrine as well as just local history about random shops, which was very interesting to learn about. Also, she tailored the whole day out for me based on the interests I told her about, and her attention to detail with that was very assuring. All in all, look forward to booking her again later this year! Excellent work and thanks!

Brady S.

Yoshie Y.

Hi, Brady! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to me that you had a great time exploring Tokyo. I’m happy I could make your day feel fun, comfortable, and personalized just for you. Seeing you find something you truly love brought me so much joy. Knowing how much it meant to you made me genuinely happy as well. I'm delighted I could be there to share that moment with you! I'm looking forward to seeing you again later this year. There’s so much more to discover together!

A truly special day with Yoshie

Our family of four spent the day with Yoshie in Asakusa and Ueno. Yoshie was a brilliant guide - she is knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo, and made all of the experience really interesting for our kids as well. She was patient, adaptable, and made my kids feel really comfortable the whole day. The fire ceremony was a particular highlight. It’s a day we’ll all remember forever. Thanks Yoshie

Rebekah L.

Yoshie Y.

Hi, Rebekah! Thank you so much for your wonderful words. I’m truly touched. Because of you and your lovely family, the “bad luck” I got from yesterday’s fortune telling has turned into the greatest blessing! The tour day with you and your family will remain one of the most beautiful memories of my life, and I will cherish it forever. Thank you again for sharing such a special time with me.

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