Meiji Jingu is open from sunrise to sunset, therefore the opening times vary depending on the time of year. If you're interested in learning more about the history of Meiji Jingu, we highly recommend visiting the adjacent Meiji Shrine Museum (明治神宮ミュージアム).įor lunch, we recommend the delicious sandwiches served at Cafe Mori no Terrace (CAFÉ 杜のテラス). Other famous spots around Meiji Jingu include the turtle-shaped rock 'Kameishi' (亀石) and the martial arts building 'Shiseikan' (至誠館). 'Kiyomasa's Well' (清正の井戸) is a famous power spot inside the garden, and in recent years an increasing number of people are using the image as a wallpaper on their phones in the hope that it will bring them good luck. The area is scattered with spots you'll want to snap a picture of to post and share on social media!Īnother highlight of Meiji Jingu is its Imperial Garden (明治神宮御苑) which in June is covered with blossoming Japanese Irises. With a surface area equivalent to 15 Tokyo Domes, Inori no Mori (祈りの社) has been donated 100,000 trees from all over the country in an effort to increase the beautiful natural surroundings of the area. Meiji Jingu, was built on November 1st, 1920 in honor of the 122nd emperor of Japan, Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) and his wife Empress Shoken (昭憲皇太后).

Meiji Jingu consists of the inner garden in Shibuya, which has a shrine and the shrine's grounds, and the outer garden in Shinjuku Ward, which has sports and cultural facilities. If you look at the wall, you will see many beautiful 'kakizome' (書初め, the first calligraphy of the year).Ī Cafe in a Power Spot?! The History of Meiji Jingu's Inner Garden and Recommended Spots

The giant torii gate found at Meiji Jingu is the largest of its kind in Japan.īeyond the gate there is a small bridge and on the left hand side you can see many decorative sake barrels.ĭifferent brands have been gathered from all over Japan, and it makes for a very impressive display.Įmperor Meiji was also known to enjoy drinking wine, and interestingly, many French wine barrels can also be found at the entrance to the shrine.īe sure to stay on the lookout for them when you visit.Īfter passing through the south gate (Minami Shinmon (南神門)) the main shrine will come into sight.įrom 2:21 in the video, you can see the famous tree known as Meoto Kusu (夫婦楠) which is believed to bring good luck in marriage, as well as many Ema boards. If you take a look at the view from beyond the torii gate, you'll see why this shrine was selected as one of the top 20 sightseeing spots in Japan by the Michelin Guide.

In the opening of the video, you can see the giant torii gate made from a 1,500 year old Japanese cypress tree. It is also a popular spot for weddings and other celebrations, such as 'Shichi-Go-San' (七五三). It is the most popular shrine in Japan for 'hatsumode' (初詣, the first shrine visit of the year), with more visitors each year than any other shrine in Japan. Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) is a shrine located in the Yoyogi area of Tokyo's Shibuya ward (渋谷区代々木), which attracts many tourists from both inside and outside of Japan and is a spot you should definitely add to your itinerary when traveling in Tokyo. This 4-minute long video, titled 'Meiji-Jingu – Tokyo - 4K Ultra HD,' was released by 'Tokyo Street View – Japan The Beautiful.' It is an introductory video of Meiji Jingu and introduces the highlights of the magnificent shrine. Tokyo's popular sightseeing spot: Meiji Jingu

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