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Private Worship Ceremony and Guided Tour at Kanda Shrine in Tokyo

Private Worship Ceremony and Guided Tour at Kanda Shrine in Tokyo

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Private and exclusive worship ceremony and guided tour it one of the most famous and favored worshiped Kanda Myojin at the center of Tokyo! Let your wish be listened to by the Shinto deities. They teach you how to Pray at Japanese Shinto Shrines! The shrine is a religious site and one of the most popular tourist attractions where you can experience traditional aspects of the country and enjoy the beautiful architecture. Learning the basic rules and manners beforehand helps you eliminate your worries. Here are some useful tips and things you should know when visiting a shrine, including how to pray properly at a shrine! Shintoism was widely known as a major religious belief in Japan over 3000 years ago. From ancient times, Japanese people see the existence of deities in natural phenomena and worship them, which are regarded as a symbol to embody the presence of sacred deities.   Experience the ritual in serenity and the exclusive guided tour and entertainment in one spot!
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Planning and coordination
  • Shinto ceremony
  • Exclusive viewing of the treasure house
  • Japanese Traditional Dance Performance
  • Matcha tea
  • English-speaking guide
  • Offering fee
  • An ema, charm, and wooden plate for ritual.
What's not included
  • Pickp/Dropfoff/Transportation


Start:
  • Shop, 2 Chome-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
    Meet a Maser guide at the red main gate of Kanda Myojin Shrine at 2:50 PM.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13441P284

    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13441P284

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