Meiji Jingu Shrine

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★ 4.9 (273K+ reviews) • 7M+ booked
Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the heart of Tokyo, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The shrine is close to Harajuku Station, and it's a great spot to take a break from the busy city. When you walk through the big Torii gate, you'll enter a beautiful forest with tall trees that make you feel like you're in another world. At Meiji Jingu, you can wander around the pretty shrine grounds and visit the main shrine. People often come here to make offerings or write their wishes on wooden plaques called ema. Nearby, there's the Meiji Jingu Museum, where you can see cool artifacts and learn about the emperor, empress, and modern Japan. Don't forget to check out the Iris Garden, which is a lovely place for a walk, especially in June when the flowers are blooming. With its amazing history and spiritual feeling, the Meiji Jingu Shrine is a place you definitely want to visit if you're curious about Japanese culture. So, grab your camera, bring some friends, and experience Japan like never before!
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1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

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Why people love Meiji Jingu Shrine

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Klook User
3 days ago
great experience, always easy to navigate, fast and efficient, definitely will use again
Yrwin **************
3 days ago
Skip the trains while carrying your super heavy luggage and just take this bus to get to the main city area in Tokyo! Super convenient and hassle free because your luggage is kept under the bus in the storage area and you just rest inside the bus! very comfortable experience that I would recommend to anyone!
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Yrwin **************
3 days ago
I absolutely love this super flexible bus pass! I was late by 10 minutes for my timeslot that I booked, but they still let me ride on the next bus to to get to the airport! my luggage is generally very heavy and I carry two! bus is like the ultimate comfort and lifesaver for me when getting to the airport! would recommend to anyone! thank you again!
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loved the tour. it takes you around the city and you get to see it from a new perspective. saw things that would have missed just taking the trains
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Joeyne ***********
3 days ago
great experience, 😍breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo from its rooftop observation deck. it provides an incredible 360-degree perspective of the city, including landmarks like Mount Fuji on clear days.
PARISA ***********
3 days ago
Easy to use, convenient to exchange, can be exchanged at the airport, easy to travel to Matsumoto, Hakuba, can reserve train times in advance at the machine!
PARISA ***********
3 days ago
Super easy to use, you can book train times in advance, plan well, you can sit in many places, it's worth it.
Garibotto *******
3 days ago
Amazing views, great restaurants and shopping center, easy to get to well organised and friendly staff
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Things to do at Meiji Jingu Shrine

Enter Through the Grand Torii Gate

Start your visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine by walking through the huge Torii Gate at the entrance. This iconic gate welcomes you into the serene shrine grounds and symbolizes the transition from a busy city to a sacred space. As you pass under the gate, take a moment to appreciate its size and architecture.

Visit the Inner Garden and Iris Garden

Discover the beautiful Inner Garden and Iris Garden inside Meiji Jingu Shrine. These gardens are known for their lovely iris flowers, especially in June when they bloom in bright purple and blue. It's a great spot for people who love nature and taking photos.

Explore the Meiji Jingu Museum

Don't miss the Meiji Jingu Museum if you like learning about Japanese culture and history. Here, you can see items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, giving you a peek into their lives and how they helped shape modern Japan. The displays include wonderfully preserved artifacts and historical items.

Experience a Traditional Shinto Wedding

If you're lucky, you might see a traditional Shinto wedding at Meiji Jingu Shrine. This ceremony is a beautiful peek into Japanese culture and old traditions, with the bride and groom in stunning outfits. It's a lovely, peaceful event with important rituals and amazing traditional clothes. These weddings show why the shrine is a place for blessings and good luck.

Make Offerings and Say Prayers

Join a traditional activity by making offerings and saying prayers at the main shrine of Meiji Jingu. This practice links you to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken to ask for blessings for your wishes. You can also buy a wooden plaque, called ema, and write your hopes and dreams on it. It's a touching way to connect with the spiritual side of the shrine.

View the Sake Barrels

A special thing to see at Meiji Jingu Shrine is the colorful collection of sake barrels along the way to the main shrine. These barrels are gifts from sake makers all over Japan, given to honor the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.