Refreshing Morning Walk and Brunch Around Meiji Shrine
Experience Japan’s sacred atmosphere and kawaii culture in one morning! Breathe in the fresh morning air with a stroll around Meiji Shrine, and finish with a glamorous brunch in Harajuku.
Highlights
Take in the positive spiritual energy from Meiji Shrine!
Embrace the shrine’s nature and serenity right in the middle of a bustling city
Have brunch in Harajuku, and learn about Tokyo’s fashion culture
10 meals
+Experience Details
Though known well for its towering skyscrapers and sprawling cityscape, within Tokyo lies various aspects of Japanese culture, historic and modern! Make some space for one morning to take this stroll around one of Tokyo’s iconic shrines, and have a lovely brunch at the city’s fashion hub.
At the heart of the city’s business district lies Meiji Shrine, surrounded by a lush forest and vibrant gardens. Meiji is believed by locals to overflow with positive spiritual energies, which you can experience firsthand. Led by a guide, walk through the shrine’s inviting torii gate and get wonderfully lost in nature. Browse the numerous lucky charms, pull a fortune slip, and make a wish, taking in all that Meiji Shrine has to offer.
Finishing the tour is brunch at Harajuku, just five minutes from Meiji Shrine. The district is a bustling hub of Japanese fashion and kawaii culture, a stark contrast to the serenity of Meiji Shrine. Enjoy a fantastic meal in this fabulous district, and learn insider information and recommendations from the tour guide.
Inclusions
Guide around Meiji Shrine and Harajuku
Knowledge of Japanese culture
Tour guide-given recommendations
Exclusions
The cost of brunch (1,000 to 2,000 yen depending on your order)
Transportation to and from the meeting location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the East Exit of JR Harajuku Station. Further details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
The walking tour will be 1 - 1.5 hrs on foot.
Bring comfortable footwear.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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