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Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo
A two-hour guided walk from Meiji Shrine's forest to Takeshita Street and Omotesando, starting at JR Harajuku Station.
US$25 each · US$50 for two · needs a 6h call · Taxi ~25 min from the ship · 5.0★ · 136 reviews
Most listings: no payment today, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices are the operator's "from" price as of .
Why we would book it for you
- It covers Tokyo's two moods, the shrine forest and Harajuku's youth streets, in two hours.
- It has 129 reviews, all five stars, and the listing marks all areas as wheelchair accessible.
- It is short, so it leaves the rest of a pre- or post-cruise day free.
Best for: First-time visitors who want Meiji Shrine and Harajuku explained without committing a full day.
Your day, on the 08:00–19:00 call most ships here keep
Times are the window the fitting calls on the official schedule use. Your ship's daily programme wins.
- 08:00Alongside. Half an hour to get off the ship.
- 08:30Off the ship. Taxi ~25 min from the ship.
- 10:30The tour ends (2 hours). Head back to the gangway.
- 18:00Be back at the gangway. 450 minutes of margin on this window.
- 18:30All-aboard (usually 30 minutes before departure at 19:00).
Fits 39 upcoming calls on the official schedule, including Viking Orion (10/15), MSC Bellissima (10/16), Silver Moon (10/17).
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Both places are free and easy to walk alone; you are paying for the commentary. Gratuities are extra, and add the rail ride from the Odaiba terminal.
Before you book
What if our ship is late?
The operator's own cancellation terms: "For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time." Tell the guide your all-aboard time when you book and again when you meet; a late arrival is the time to use that margin, not to shorten the hour before all-aboard.
Do we pay now?
Most Viator listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before the start. The listing says which applies to this one.
Where exactly do we meet?
Taxi ~25 min from the ship. The operator's words: West Exit of JR Harajuku Station, by the NewDays shop. There is no pickup from the ship: allow the walk or ride from the gangway in your timing.
Is it all right for someone who walks slowly?
Both places are free and easy to walk alone; you are paying for the commentary. Gratuities are extra, and add the rail ride from the Odaiba terminal.
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