Tokyo Daijingu Shrine Tours and Activities

Play a city game in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka and follow clues to discover a piece of Old Edo’s complicated history and stories from the times of shoguns, geishas and samurais. On this walking tour, you will enter a labyrinth of narrow alleys, geisha teahouses, temples, samurai houses and old traditional restaurants (ryotei) that used to fill this former pleasure district, hanamachi, or City of Flowers. Are you ready to take the way of the Samurai? Highlights: Enter the world of Old Edo on the winding back alleys of Kagurazaka Discover temples and shrines, some of them hidden in the narrow alleys Learn about life in Edo period and dive into the city’s underworld of crime Learn about aspects of spirituality and religion in Japanese culture. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt Each clue will lead you from one place to another giving you the exact directions. Answer the questions and the story of the place is unlocked.

Shintoism is an ancient religion that originates in Japan. On this tour, you’ll gain a better understanding of Japanese culture, and religious beliefs by exploring the city with a Shintoism expert. By traveling with a guide, you won’t have to worry about navigating, and you’ll learn things that you wouldn’t find out otherwise. It’s ideal for travelers with limited time as you’ll see three shrines on one tour. As you explore the shrines, you’ll learn how to purify yourself, pray for good fortune, and attract success.