Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) vs Tokyo Tower: 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 92 against 91 for Tokyo Tower, and it has 360 ranked ways to see it versus 282. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Tokyo Tower in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo, Japan

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

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Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) compared with Tokyo Tower in Tokyo
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)Tokyo Tower
Ranked experiences360282
Top Outty Ranking9595
Average ranking (top 10)9291
Cheapest experience£21£21
Average time needed4.7h4.2h
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 Tower

  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. Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

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

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

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

  5. 5. Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop

    Outty Ranking 92 · from ¥13,200 · 2h

All 282 Tokyo Tower experiences

Frequently asked questions

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) or Tokyo Tower: 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 92 against 91 for Tokyo Tower, and it has 360 ranked ways to see it versus 282. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Tokyo Tower in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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

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

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

Experiences at Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) run 4.7 hours on average and at Tokyo Tower 4.2 hours, so both fit in one day in Tokyo with a break in between.

Can you do Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) and Tokyo Tower 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 Tower 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 Tower: Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from ¥16,500).

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