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katieviventi said… visited Meiji Jingu Shrine which was amazing because it was not only beautiful but also such a peaceful… continue reading »
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babeck said… Jingu Shrine. I stopped to get my favorite Japanese vending machine items, a Kirin Green Tea… continue reading »
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This is Tokyo's most venerable Shinto shrine, opened in 1920 in honor of Emperor and Empress Meiji, who were instrumental in opening Japan to the outside world more than 120 years ago. Japan's two largest torii (the traditional entry gate of a shrine), built of cypress more than 1,700 years old, give dramatic entrance to the grounds, once the estate of a daimyo. The shaded pathway is lined with trees, shrubs, and dense woods. In late May/June, the Iris Garden is in spectacular bloom (separate admission fee charged). About a 10-minute walk from the first torii, the shrine is a fine example of dignified and refined Shinto architecture. It's made of plain Japanese cypress and topped with green-copper roofs. Meiji Jingu Shrine is the place to be on New Year's Eve, when more than two million people crowd onto the grounds to usher in the New Year. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Free admissionCredit Cards Accepted
none acceptedDirections
Station: Harajuku (2 min.)
Area
Meiji Shrine Inner Garden, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
Hours
Daily sunrise-sunset (until 4:30pm in winter)
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