Tokyo Time Travel: Harajuku Pop Culture & Meiji Jingu Shrine
Description
Walk through two worlds in one tour — Harajuku and Meiji Jingu. We begin in Harajuku’s famous Takeshita Street, where today’s youth culture shows itself through colorful fashion and sweet treats. Just a few minutes later, it feels like you’ve jumped back in time. Passing through towering wooden gates, we enter the vast forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine, built in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji.
Along the way, we’ll also explore Omotesando, an avenue inspired by European style, and talk about how Western influence reshaped Tokyo in the Meiji era. From modern pop culture to imperial traditions, this walk reveals how Tokyo lives in both the present and the past at the same time.
Taste and browse your way through Takeshita Street’s fashion and food scene
Walk Omotesando Avenue and hear the story of Japan’s shift toward the West
Pass through massive torii gates into the forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine
Hear stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto rituals, and cultural traditions from your guide
Along the way, we’ll also explore Omotesando, an avenue inspired by European style, and talk about how Western influence reshaped Tokyo in the Meiji era. From modern pop culture to imperial traditions, this walk reveals how Tokyo lives in both the present and the past at the same time.
Taste and browse your way through Takeshita Street’s fashion and food scene
Walk Omotesando Avenue and hear the story of Japan’s shift toward the West
Pass through massive torii gates into the forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine
Hear stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto rituals, and cultural traditions from your guide
Included
Guided walking tour with a professional and friendly local guide
Stories and insights about Harajuku’s pop culture, fashion, and history
Photo stop at the famous Tokyu Plaza mirrored entrance and rooftop view
Guidance on how to purify hands, pray, and draw omikuji (fortune slips) like a local
A peaceful forest walk where you’ll feel worlds away from the city
Cultural stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto traditions, and Japan’s transformation in the 1800s
Memorable moments at iconic spots: Takeshita Street, Meiji Jingu, and sake barrel path
Stories and insights about Harajuku’s pop culture, fashion, and history
Photo stop at the famous Tokyu Plaza mirrored entrance and rooftop view
Guidance on how to purify hands, pray, and draw omikuji (fortune slips) like a local
A peaceful forest walk where you’ll feel worlds away from the city
Cultural stories of Emperor Meiji, Shinto traditions, and Japan’s transformation in the 1800s
Memorable moments at iconic spots: Takeshita Street, Meiji Jingu, and sake barrel path
Know before you go
Please wear clothes fitting the weather. This tour will take place, come rain or come shine :)
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Sunrise Adventure