Pilgrimage to Inari Shrines in Ginza, Tokyo
Joined 2022
Ginza is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques and restaurants.
We will walk through the backstreets of this area to explore many “Inari” shrines on the roadsides and on rooftops.
“Inari” is a popular Shinto deity among the locals and are said to offer wish fulfillment, peace and safety of family, business prosperity, luck in matchmaking, fire protection, etc. Expect the blessings from any of the shrines we visit.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Hotel pick up
I will meet you in the lobby. Tour begins by taking a local trasportation to Ginza area.
This tour will offer an opportunity to learn about our culture, especially Shinto worshiping and its rituals.
Shinto shrine is a structure where one or more deities are enshrined. Inari, originally a rice deity, is typically enshrined inside the red orange-colored gate. Inari is a popular deity associated with rice, fox, household wellbeing, business prosperity, and general prosperity and its worship is very popular among the merchants and the locals in Ginza.
Ginza is also renowned for many modern architectures and we will find some of them while we explore the shrines. You will also have an opportunity to witness some historical aspects in the area.
This tour is designed for those visiting Tokyo for the first time and for those who have visited several times. I hope you will enjoy this tour.
Ginza shrines
The plan is to visit about ten shrines and here are the examples.
Asahi Inari Shrine: famous as a deity of business prosperity and peace and prosperity in the household.
Hodo Inari Shrine: child raising shrine said to offer healthy growth of children.
Kabuki Inari Shrine: people come here to pray for safety for kabuki performances and peace and tranquility for the audience, cast, and crew.
Kumagai Inari Shrine: is known as a deity of fire protection, good luck, and business prosperity.
Ginza architectures and historical landmarks
Ginza is also renowned for many modern architectures and we will find some of them while we explore the shrines. You will also have an opportunity to witness some historical aspects in the area.
Return to hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee,
guide's transportation and admission fees
your transportation fee,
admission fees (if any),
lunch and refreshments (you and guide)
Tour Important Information
Bring comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothes. The tour runs rain or shine. We will move at your pace and take breaks as needed.
Shrines which we will visit are all small and we would not go through them. We will pray at the gate.
Important message from the supplier
Half day (4 hrs.) tour maybe available either in the morning or the afternoon.
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
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Seiji O.
Hello, my name is Seiji, a licensed guide interpreter.
I am a native of Tokyo and registered guide with the “Tokyo City Guide Club”.
I love outdoor activities and I am always inspired by the nature and culture of our country.
Tokyo has been the center and the capital of Japan for more than 400 years. The city is built around the former residence of shogun, now the Imperial Palace, and has gone through damages and recoveries. It is a very modernized city and continues to add new attractions.
I would like to take you to some popular tourist attractions and show you around our cultural tradition that has been ingrained in our lifestyle.
I am looking forward in seeing you soon.
$190/ per group
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