Tokyo · TEMPLES & MEDITATION
Zazen sessions, temple mornings and fire rituals, each with the etiquette explained before you arrive. Lengths and prices under each of the 15.
Review of Tokyo’s 10-hour bus tour to Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree, Imperial Palace, matcha tasting, lunch, and bay cruise.
“Excellent tour, Yuta our guide was great ! very knowledgeable and helpful. highly recommend”
Explore Asakusa, Sensōji Temple, Nakamise Street, and local food lanes on a friendly two-hour Tokyo walking tour for $22.
“Augustina was a fantastic guide and was definitely the highlight of the tour! She was so knowledgeable and really engaged with us. Loved seeing both the Buddhist and Shinto shrines - I really felt like I walked away having learnt something new.”
See Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Shinkyo Bridge on an 11-hour Tokyo coach tour with bilingual guides.
“The trip was wonderful! The day was well organised, our driver Hashimoto-san made sure we arrived in every place on time and our tour guide Jorge was excellent! He told us about Japanese culture and history and was so funny! I would really recommend this tour; we had plenty of time to explore the areas visited and experienced some local foods (make sure to bring some physical cash!).”
Explore Kamakura temples, Komachi Street, the Great Buddha, and Enoshima on a guided 9-hour trip from Tokyo.
“Really nice! The guide, Yuki, was really kind and full of information. We really suggest this tour!”
See Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and mountain roads on a full-day Tokyo tour with bilingual guides.
“The day was well planned and all went smoothly. Didn’t feel rushed and had enough time to see and do what we wanted. Tour guide Tina was excellent”
See Tokyo’s essential sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji to Odaiba and the 350-meter SKYTREE®, with lunch and bus transport.
“This was an amazing tour we met such nice people!! The is a definitely a must do tour. The tour was educational and interesting we definitely enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone.”
Practice Zazen with a monk in a private 400-year-old Asakusa temple, then enjoy calligraphy, matcha, sweets, and an open Q&A.
“Our guide Tamami-san was warm and very informative. She speaks English and Japanese fluently and was able to translate the monk Namiki-san's inputs smoothly. The zen meditation was different from what we are accustomed to in India and so very interesting. It provides a glimpse into the style of meditation and how it can feel. We also got to experience a little calligraphy and a brief tea ceremony. Namiki-san was very patient with our questions and willing to spend time with us. The atmosphere was serene and tranquil and set the tone for our day.”
See Mt. Fuji from traditional villages, lakes, shrines, ponds, and a famous pagoda on a practical 10-hour day tour from Tokyo.
“Wonderful day out, we loved every minute! We were lucky with the weather and every stop was worthwhile and gave us the best views of Mt Fuji. Many thanks to our guide Sia and our driver Feng for taking great care of us and ensuring everything went smoothly.”
Review of Tokyo’s samurai night show at Kanda Myojin Shrine, with swordplay, dinner options, drinks, shrine views, and cast photos.
“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 !!!”
Explore Asakusa, Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, and local traditions on a small-group Tokyo walking tour priced at $14.
“The tour was great and Aska was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide!”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
