Temples & Meditation

Tokyo · TEMPLES & MEDITATION

The 15 Best Temple & Meditation Experiences

26 reviewed

Zazen before the city wakes, goma fire rites, temple gates without the tour-bus hour. The 15 below are led with care and priced plainly.

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise
By August 25, 2026

1.Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 hours · from $122Our pick
See Tokyo’s essential sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Asakusa to Skytree, matcha, lunch, and a possible Bay cruise.
“I loved seeing all the sights. Hiro and Lion-San, the bus driver, were excellent. I loved Hiro’s passion for enlightening us about Japanese culture. He went over and above explaining directions. And he was very informative answering questions. There was more walking than expected, but it was necessary in order to see all that we saw. Lunch was excellent, and the Matcha experience was good. I wish there had been more interaction with getting to know others in our group.”
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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit
By August 25, 2026

2.Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $22
Explore Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, and local food lanes on a friendly two-hour Tokyo walking tour for $22.
“The walking tour starting near Sensoji Temple was a wonderful way to explore Asakusa. The route was well thought out, covering key highlights while also sharing lesser-known stories and local insights that added depth to the visit. Our guide Aya was knowledgeable and engaging, providing clear historical context along with cultural anecdotes that made the area come alive. The pace of the walk was comfortable, with enough time to observe, take photos, and ask questions without feeling rushed.”
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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets
By August 25, 2026

3.Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58
See Kamakura’s shrines, temples, Great Buddha, and Enoshima’s coastal views on a guided 9-hour day trip from Tokyo.
“We had a great time with Eric! The bus was comfortable, with assigned seating. There was plenty of time at each stop and our guide and driver were nice.”
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Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
By August 25, 2026

4.Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10h 30m · from $84
Escape Tokyo for Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and mountain views on a practical full-day tour for $84.
“I really liked to travel with you and I had great experience at toshogu shrine and tour guide was so hospitable person and I appreciate the knowledge you have shared with me and it was birthday so It was very great experience to take a bus and eat and enjoy viewing and pray to shrine and its unique thank you for everything and I hope I will take trip with you next time and thank you for your service and I wish good luck for everyone and very thank you for today's interesting conversation and thanks for hardworking for bus driver I also felt tiredness so thanks for the hardlabour…”
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Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®
By August 25, 2026

5.Tokyo Panoramic 1 Day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba and SKYTREE®
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $85
See Tokyo’s classic shrines, Imperial Palace, Odaiba, Asakusa, and SKYTREE® in one guided day with lunch and bus transport.
“Our tour guide was well aware of the importance of the trip and very pleased with knowledge of the history of Japan.”
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Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
By August 25, 2026

6.Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $20Top rated
Explore Asakusa on a small-group walk through Senso-ji, Nakamise, Hoppy Street, and Azuma Bridge with a local English-speaking guide.
“Ayaka was an excellent guide. She shared a lot of details about the history and the significance of the temple include the shrine.”
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Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
By August 25, 2026

7.Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1h 30m · from $55
Practice Zazen with a monk in a private 400-year-old Asakusa temple, then enjoy calligraphy, matcha, sweets, and open conversation.
“I tour is perfect! We have had very good meditation (2 sessions, 10’ each). We have had Calligraphy of a Sutra and tea tasting. We can ask many questions. I like the tour.”
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Mt. Fuji Heritage Tour: Traditional Villages, Lakes & Shrine
By August 25, 2026

8.Mt. Fuji Heritage Tour: Traditional Villages, Lakes & Shrine
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 hours · from $50
Review of a $50 Mt Fuji day tour from Tokyo, covering traditional villages, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, and Oshino Hakkai.
“looks like all stars aligned and we got perfect team and guide driver, the best Mount Fuji weather all day from all our sites. Kazi kept us informed, organized and on the move proving excellent pointers on each location. our driver was smooth and skilled. what an incredible day we had. Congrats with this booking. it did not disappointed and exceeded all expectations”
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From Tokyo: Nikko, Toshogu Shrine, Waterfall & Chūzenji Lake
By August 25, 2026

9.From Tokyo: Nikko, Toshogu Shrine, Waterfall & Chūzenji Lake
★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · from $54
Review of the 11-hour Nikko day trip from Tokyo, including Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, transport, lunch, and practical tips.
“It was great service and special thanks to Antonio, great person and so much fun and helpful. Thanks Ragitha”
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Tokyo: Legend Samurai Entertainment Night in Kanda Shrine
By August 25, 2026

10.Tokyo: Legend Samurai Entertainment Night in Kanda Shrine
★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · from $44
Tokyo’s samurai dinner show pairs Kanda Myojin Shrine, Japanese hot pot, unlimited drinks, and lively stage combat for $44.
“The best show in Tokio, I visited it already 5x times and can’t wait to go there again. Thank you to everyone at this show. A must see thing in Tokio !!!”
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Tokyo: Asakusa and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Tour
By August 25, 2026

11.Tokyo: Asakusa and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Senso-ji Tour
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2 hours · from $14Best value
Explore Asakusa, Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, and local traditions on a friendly two-hour small-group Tokyo walking tour.
“Very informative tour. Tour guide Shino was local but spoke fluent English. Loved that she was able to give us insights into local history and little customs. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone new to Tokyo.”
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour
By August 25, 2026

12.Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 hours · from $40
See Tokyo’s Imperial Palace exterior, Sensō-ji Temple, and Tokyo Tower in four hours with an English-speaking guide and hybrid bus.
“We went to all the places I was interested in seeing. The Senso-ji temple is amazing and I’m so glad to I got to see it. Our guide was excellent with great knowledge of the places we visited. Highly recommend this tour.”
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System
By August 25, 2026

13.Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shinto & Imperial System
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 - 135 minutes · from $23
Explore Meiji Shrine’s silent forest, Shinto customs, imperial history, and Japan’s shift from samurai rule to modern nationhood.
“It was really nice, and engaging. Yuuka knows all the stories and makes it more fun along the way. I would recommend!”
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Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour
By August 25, 2026

14.Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 hours · from $19
Explore Meiji Shrine, Shinto rituals, sake barrels, and a sacred 100,000-tree forest on a small-group Tokyo walking tour.
“This tour was amazing! The other person scheduled didn’t show, so it ended up being a private tour. Yota (tour guide) was funny and personable. When I wanted to stop at different places, he was agreeable, and he recommended excellent Japanese treats along the way. He is super knowledgeable about the history of Japan. I asked a TON of questions, and he had answers to all of them. Lastly, we stopped and had Ramen at the end, and I would not have discovered the restaurant without him. He also gave me recommendations of things to do while in Tokyo. This was a great way to start my trip! Try to…”
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Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
By August 25, 2026

15.Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $19
Explore Asakusa with a local guide, from Kaminarimon and Sensoji to street food, matcha sweets, Hoppy Street, and Japanese shops.
“I booked this tour the day before or the day of, I was the only one on this tour and they were nice enough not to cancel. This tour is for curious travelers. I learned so much about Japanese culture, food and traditions that I wouldn't have knowRead more”
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
By August 25, 2026

16★ 5.0Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial SystemFrom $21

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From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji Temple
By August 25, 2026

17★ 4.7From Tokyo: Private Tour Snow Monkey Park & Zenko-ji TempleFrom $4451 day

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Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
By August 25, 2026

18★ 5.0Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with MonkFrom $56

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Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&Skytree
By August 25, 2026

19★ 4.6Tokyo: 1 Day Bus Tour with Meiji-Jingu,Odaiba,lunch&SkytreeFrom $839 hours - 570 minutes

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Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish Market
By August 25, 2026

20★ 5.0Tokyo Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji Fish MarketFrom $157

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Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple Private Day Tour
By August 25, 2026

21★ 4.7Tokyo: Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji Temple Private Day TourFrom $4641 day

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