Do you need tickets for temples in Japan?

Most sites do charge a small fee for entering. This fee is usually around the equivalent to three or four dollars, with larger, more popular sites being more expensive. With this purchase, you will get a ticket unique to that temple or shrine and a small pamphlet giving a little history on the site.



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There is no admission fee, but you can make a donation if you wish at the temple.

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Meiji Jingu is open every day from sunrise to sunset and has no admission fee.

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Visiting Sensoji Temple is an absolute must when in Tokyo. It's the city's oldest temple and its size is simply stunning.

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This Shinto ritual of clapping twice is the proper way to purify oneself of impurities, but there are some shrines with a long tradition of three or four claps rather than two.

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Meiji shrine was much nicer, it felt more expansive and historical. Walking through the forested paths and seeing the hi no maru really makes you feel like in you're in the centre of Japan. Sensouji is so crowded and stuffy. While it may be visually more impressive it feels too curated and small.

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Safety at night:Very safe Asakusa is remarkably safe at night for solo female travelers. The neighborhood is illuminated at night with plenty of activity and presence of local people which fosters a reassuring environment.

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