5 Best Full-Day Temple and Shrine Tours in Tokyo
A full day lets you pair the big two, Senso-ji in Asakusa and the forested Meiji Jingu, with the odder side of Tokyo’s religious life. Gotokuji in Setagaya is filled with thousands of white maneki neko, beckoning cats left by worshippers, and a few tours combine it with a cat café.
Embark on the 'Tokyo Panoramic' tour for a day filled with cultural wonders and breathtaking views, but what fascinating surprises await along the way?
“We had a great day in Tokyo with our guide Sébastien. He showed us a lot of nice places and made this day for us something we will always remember. He listened very well to our whishes and changed the tour so we could also…”
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1,222 reviewsFrom $85.87by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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Visit Shinjuku’s giant 3D cat, a cat café and Gotokuji’s thousands of lucky-cat statues on this guided Tokyo half-day tour.
★ 5.0“It was a meow-tastic day! Great experience, the tour guides were very friendly. Highly recommended tour!”
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77 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $41.99
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See Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree in one day, with a guided bus ride, buffet lunch and practical advice on what to expect.
★ 4.8“An absolutely excellent tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Tokyo! The itinerary was very well organized, covering Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the day. Everything was smooth and enjoyable, with…”
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74 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $82.09
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Pair Tokyo’s lucky-cat temple with a Harajuku cat café on a guided half-day outing, with cultural context, local tips and a family-friendly pace.
★ 5.0“We loved loved LOVED this tour! Momo was so lovely, thoughtful and her English was impeccable. Momo is such a cat person and her cute little "cat" touches with her facts and historical information about the shrine were fantastic. If you like cats and want…”
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15 reviewsFrom $49.95
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Explore Senso-ji and Asakusa’s backstreets with a local guide, temple and culture stories, and a starting price of $22.09.
★ 4.5“Our guide was so kind! We had a great time learning about the history of the temples and Japanese religious culture in a fun way. He also recommended some great shops and showed us places we probably wouldn't have found on our own! We had…”
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6 reviewsFrom $22.09
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