Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good private temple tours in Tokyo fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a private Tokyo to Nagano snow monkey tour with Zenko-ji, Shibu Onsen, Obuse, luxury vehicles, and flexible hotel pickup.
“The snow monkey park was amazing, and our guide Waqas was prompt with picking us up during our activities. Was also very flexible with how we used our time.”
Review of a flexible private Tokyo tour covering temples, markets, Harajuku, Shibuya, and local transit with multilingual guides.
“Everything was perfect and customized to our desired. The tour was not rushed and we took all the pictures we wanted on every spot. We explore Tokyo in a day, ate the best sushi and ended up in a special place. The tour guide gives multiple food recommendations”
Review of a private Tokyo to Nagano tour with Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, Obuse, Matsushiro, and luxury door-to-door transport.
“Our driver, Skander, was excellent - highly recommend him. We got to see some amazing snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs before soaking our own feet in an outdoor public foot spa (water was really hot! The temple was also very interesting (and interactive! We got to walk through a dark tunnel and turn an octagonal revolving sutra case for luck). We had a great day”
Explore Asakusa with a private local guide, from Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street to crafts, snacks, and Kappabashi kitchen shops.
“This 2 hour tour was great to walk around Asakusa neighbourhood and visit the Sinsoji Temple. Shelina did an excellent Job and was very kind and concerned with our needs in every moment. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of a private Tokyo to Nagano tour with snow monkeys, Zenkoji Temple, Shibu Onsen, Obuse miso, and door-to-door transport.
“Had a beautiful day at snow monkey park and Togakushi shrine ( special request)”
Review of Nikko’s private Tokyo day tour, with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, hotel pickup, and an English driver.
“We had a great day. The pick up from the hotel went smoothly, a quiet beautiful drive through a beautiful landscape, after which we had more than enough time at the different parts to visit the temples and shrines. We enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for the lovely day.”
Review of a private Asakusa food tour with Sensoji Temple, Thunder Gate, Nakamise Street, three Japanese foods, and a local guide.
“It was nice meeting Sewa our tour guide who showed us the busy street food and the beautiful historic temple.”
Visit five Tokyo shrines and temples, collect hand-written Goshuin, and learn Shinto customs on a private, car-based cultural tour.
“I enjoyed our tour. Oishi brought us to the different shrines and pointed out the highlights of every shrine. He brought us to a very good sushi restaurant. We loved the food. He was accommodating in our request to visit Asakusa Shrine even if it was not part of our original plan.”
