The World's Oldest Orchestra & Miko Dance at Meiji Jingu
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Inside a ceremonial hall located deep within Meiji Jingu, you'll experience Gagaku, one of the world's oldest orchestral music traditions, together with a graceful Miko shrine maiden dance, all from up close. This is an authentic and time-honored Japanese tradition. The guest who takes part in this ceremony is deeply moved by the uniquely Japanese sounds, the grandeur of the palace-like hall, the beauty of the traditional Japanese attire, and more. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside the shrine hall, so I can't show you what it looks like here. Please come and experience this elegant, beautiful, and breathtaking world with your own eyes. You won't just watch this ceremony—you'll take part in it. You'll write your own prayer in Japanese and personally hand it to a Miko shrine maiden before joining the ceremony. We will, of course, provide full support throughout. We promise an experience you'll want to share with your family and friends after returning home.
Inclusions
What's included
- Assistance with completing the prayer application form
- Support for Participating in a Prayer Ceremony at Meiji Jingu Kaguraden Hall
- Japanese wish-writing guide and translation support
What's not
- Prayer offering fee (JPY 5,000 per booking, payable directly to Meiji Jingu)
- Food, beverages, souvenirs, and other personal expenses
Itinerary
1) Meet in front of the Kaguraden Hall, the ceremonial hall located deep within Meiji Jingu. 2) You will write your application form in Japanese by yourself. The guide will assist you. 3) You will personally hand your application form and prayer offering to a shrine maiden. Your guide will assist you, but we encourage you to complete the process yourself as much as possible so that you can experience Japanese culture. 4) In the waiting area of the ceremonial hall, your guide will explain the ceremony and etiquette before it begins. 5) During the prayer ceremony, you will witness Gagaku, Japanese court music recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, and a Miko dance performed by shrine maidens dressed in beautiful traditional attire. (20 min.) 6) After the ceremony, you will receive a sacred prayer talisman containing your wish and drink omiki (sacred sake) served by a shrine maiden. 7) Finally, your guide will help you take photos in front of the Kaguraden Hall.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your host will be waiting for you at the entrance of the Kaguraden Hall holding a sign with your name.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- 明治神宮 古代祈祷ツアー Meiji shrine ancient prayers tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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