Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) vs Shinjuku: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 93 for Shinjuku, and it has 361 ranked ways to see it versus 355. Shinjuku is the cheaper entry at $6, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Shinjuku in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo, Japan

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan

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Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) compared with Shinjuku in Tokyo
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)Shinjuku
Ranked experiences361355
Top Outty Ranking9596
Average ranking (top 10)9393
Cheapest experience$16$6
Average time needed4.1h2.3h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

Best ways to see Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

  1. 1. Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $107 · 6.5h

  2. 2. Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $107 · 4h

  3. 3. Best of Tokyo Private Custom Tour: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Meiji-jingu

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $158 · 8h

  4. 4. Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $107 · 4h

  5. 5. Tokyo Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $142 · 4h

All 361 Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) experiences

Best ways to see Shinjuku

  1. 1. Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

    Outty Ranking 96 · from $91 · 3.5h

  2. 2. Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

    Outty Ranking 96 · from $6 · 1h

  3. 3. Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $17 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Tokyo Chopstick Making Workshop(Shinjuku Asakusa Shibuya Ginza)

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $6 · 1h

  5. 5. Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $109 · 3h

All 355 Shinjuku experiences

Frequently asked questions

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Shinjuku: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 93 for Shinjuku, and it has 361 ranked ways to see it versus 355. Shinjuku is the cheaper entry at $6, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Shinjuku in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Shinjuku?

Ranked experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) start from $16 and at Shinjuku from $6 per person. Shinjuku can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Shinjuku?

Experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) run 4.1 hours on average and at Shinjuku 2.3 hours, so both fit in one day in Tokyo with a break in between.

Can you do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Shinjuku on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) options and 100% of Shinjuku options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu): Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from $107). For Shinjuku: Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) (Outty Ranking 96, from $91).

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