Tourists who come from foreign countries might imagine Tokyo as a metropolitan city containing many buildings and a crowd of people without nature. However, Tokyo still has a rich natural environment on offer in the downtown.
Meiji Jingu Shrine 明治神宮
Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony
Some female shamans (or store staff), called Miko-san, work at this shrine.
(Photos on this section above were taken in May 2014.)
Walking in the Garden of the Shrine
(Photos on this section below were taken in March 2020.)
I started for the main shrine building from the entrance gate near Harajuku 原宿 Station.
A lots of sake casks are displayed.
Main Shrine Building
御社殿 Goshaden
I exited from another entrance 代々木口 near Yoyogi 代々木 Station, and then I had dinner at a restaurant below.
It is permanently closed.
JR Yoyogi 代々木 Station
This tall building behind the station is not observation deck / sightseeing place.
Information of the Shrine
Shrine name
Meiji Jingu 明治神宮
No admission (except some facilities)
Website
The nearest stations are
- Harajuku 原宿 Station
- Meiji-jingumae 明治神宮前 Station
- Yoyogi 代々木 Station
Yoyogi Park 代々木公園
Cherry Blossoms Photos
Tourist Information Board
(It is touch screen system and English is available.)
It is placed an entrance of the park near Harajuku 原宿 Station.
Female students who wore Hakama were taking graduation photos. There are many types of schools around Yoyogi area.
About Hakama (Japanese website)
(Photos on this section above were taken in March 2020.)
Information of the Park
Park name
Yoyogi Park 代々木公園
No admission
Website
- Harajuku 原宿 Station
- Meiji-jingumae 明治神宮前 Station
- Yoyogi 代々木 Station
- Yoyogi-koen 代々木公園 Station
Before visiting the shrine, it would be a good idea to take a look at their official event schedule on the website.