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Experience a selection of Temples and Shrines

Great for first trips to Tokyo, this tour hits two of the most important religious sites in Tokyo's 23 wards as well as some vibrant, lesser known sites. Sensouji (and it's accompanying shrine), Imado Shrine, Matsuchiyama Shoden, and Zojoji.

Jam packed with insights into Japanese religious customs and lots of photo ops in front of beautiful centuries-old vermillion architecture, this tour is one of our favorites.

This tour is a walking tour and may not be suitable for those with trouble walking long distances. Regarding station access, wheelchair users and those with strollers are advised to check station accessibility on Tokyo Metro's official website or at Toei Transportation's official website. Due to hills and stairs some parts of this tour may not be accessible. If accessibility is a concern with any of our tours, please reach out to us.

24,000 yen per person

Save more in groups. Groups of 4 to 8 people pay 18,000 yen per person.

Route Details

This selection of Shrines and Temples is a 6 hour tour

  • Sensouji Temple
  • Established in 628 this temple is the oldest in Tokyo. After suffering numerous fires, earthquakes and bombings a lot has changed since Sensouji’s humble origins. Come with us to learn about its long history, unique architecture, and the history makers who worshiped there.

  • Matsuchiyama Shoden
  • Located on a sacred hill, this temple is steeped in legend. Come discover its resident god and goddess of compassion and learn why this temple hands out free daikon radishes.

  • Imado Shrine
  • Not a temple but a Shinto shrine dedicated to the mother and father of the Japanese Islands, Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, this shrine is famous for its matchmaking powers and its decor. Take some fabulous photos and learn about the shrine’s origins and famous 11th century worshiper.

  • Zojoji Temple
  • This orthodox and fundamental Pure Land Buddhist seminary was established in the late 1300’s and moved to its present location in 1598 by the founder of the Edo shogunate, Ieyasu Tokugawa. It became an important family temple, but was severely damaged by war and politics and much of this temple has been rebuilt. One very Important Cultural Property was spared and now this temple is home to one of the oldest wooden structures in Tokyo.