Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Great ‘Switch’🕹️ to Refresh Your Mind: Meiji Shrine Tour, March 7th, 2026
Experience the "switch" from Meiji Shrine’s 106-year forest to Harajuku's energy with local guides.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku 
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Spring has come ! : Tour Report of Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on March 1, 2026
March in Japan is a season of goodbyes and new beginnings. It’s the end of the school and business year, when students graduate and many people move on to new jobs and new places. On this warm day that hints at the arrival of spring, we were delighted to welcome everyone who joined our volunteer tour. Thank you for choosing our tour at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku on March 1, 2026. We welcomed 20 guests from Germany, the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Romania, Turkey and Vietnam. I hope a...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour Report of Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on February 24, 2026
Looking for a Tokyo walking tour? Explore Meiji Shrine and Harajuku with our free guided tour. Discover Shinto rituals, Japanese culture, and hidden stories in the heart of Tokyo.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour Report：Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on February 1,2026
Thank you for choosing our tour at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku on February 1. We welcomed 6 guests from USA, Brazil, Italy. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Group photos Group A Group B Group C Tour photos The tour was held on February 1st, which means it’s already been a month since the New Year. Time goes by so fast!On February 1st, the Tsukinami-sai festi...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku A cold but fun weekday Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour on January 28, 2026
Thank you for choosing our tour at Meiji Jingu and Harajuku on January 28. We welcomed 4 guests from Netherland and UK. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. It was cloudy and so cold due to cold air from Siberia. However, one of our guests had no Jacket just T-shut and shorts. We were so surprised by his patience and strength! Ioften hear from my guests that t...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku “What is it that Yanaka has thousands of, but Meiji Shrine has none of?” Report on Meiji Shrine and Yanaka/Nezu Tours on January 18, 2026
Join our free walking tours in Tokyo with experienced local guides. In the majestic Meiji Shrine, experience the solemn atmosphere of “the forest of sincerity.” In the nostalgic Yanaka and Nezu, explore hidden backstreets, local life, and visit the peaceful Nezu Shrine.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour Report of Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on December 23rd, 2025
Many thanks to those who participated in the Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku. On such a crispy sunny day just before Christmas, we welcomed 5 guests from the USA and Singapore. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour.As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun we had together. We fortunately came across one of the Shinto rituals, which is automobile purification ceremony. A Shinto priest...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Visit Two Famous Shrines in a Single Day: Meiji Shrine and Nezu Shrine (December 21st Tour Report)
Explore two of Tokyo's most iconic spiritual sites in a single day! Read our tour report from Meiji Shrine’s serene forest to the stunning "Senbon Torii" gates at Nezu Shrine. Perfect for travelers looking to experience Japan's history and culture in the heart of the city.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku “Bake Bake” experience! : Tour Report of Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku on 7 December 2025
Many thanks to the guests who participated in the tour of the day. On that we hosted 8 people from USA, Brazil and France. The weather was clear and not too cold so it was a typical comfortable autumn day nearing winter season. Since it was a comfortable holiday, we could see happily wedded couples at the shrine so guests could view the Japanese traditional wedding ceremony. We hope all of the guests enjoyed the tours and conversation with the guides. As promised photos taken during the tour are...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Greetings “Gokigenyo”; Tour Report of Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku town on 13 November 2025, where high-society & Commoners’ Cultures are blended
Gokigenyo! High-Society Greetings Thank you very much to the guests who participated in the tour of the day. On that day we hosted 8 people from USA, Canada and UK. It was a cloudy and cold morning so a roasted sweet potato sold near the entrance of Meiji Jingu Shrine could taste very nice. Sweet, sweet potato roasted on the stone oven is traditional Japanese commoners' food which you can bite on the street without folks and knives like hamburgers. It is a great contrast with the imperial shrine...