Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) vs Tokyo Imperial Palace: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Tokyo Imperial Palace first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 92 for Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), and it has 333 ranked ways to see it versus 360. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Tokyo Imperial Palace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo, Japan

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace

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Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) compared with Tokyo Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)Tokyo Imperial Palace
Ranked experiences360333
Top Outty Ranking9595
Average ranking (top 10)9293
Cheapest experience£21£21
Average time needed4.7h4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

  1. 1. Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥16,500 · 6.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,000 · 8h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥3,700 · 4h

All 360 Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) experiences

Best ways to see Tokyo Imperial Palace

  1. 1. Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥1,500 · 2h

  2. 2. Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥16,500 · 6.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥3,700 · 4h

All 333 Tokyo Imperial Palace experiences

Frequently asked questions

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Tokyo Imperial Palace: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Tokyo Imperial Palace first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 92 for Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), and it has 333 ranked ways to see it versus 360. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Tokyo Imperial Palace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Tokyo Imperial Palace?

Ranked experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) start from £21 and at Tokyo Imperial Palace from £21 per person.

How long do you need at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Tokyo Imperial Palace?

Experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) run 4.7 hours on average and at Tokyo Imperial Palace 4 hours, so both fit in one day in Tokyo with a break in between.

Can you do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Tokyo Imperial Palace 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 Tokyo Imperial Palace 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 ¥16,500). For Tokyo Imperial Palace: Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from ¥1,500).

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