Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine)

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1-1 Kamizono-cho Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 151-0053+81 (0)3 3379 5511
Description: The Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine was constructed to venerate the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. They passed away in 1912 and 1914, respectively, and were enshrined November 1, 1920. The original Meiji Jingu was...Read More
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Refuge in the Middle of Tokyo
Refuge in the Middle of Tokyo

by akakd

, Arizona

February 14, 2010

Located on approximately 175 acres, the Meiji Jingu Shrine is in great contrast to the unending action of Tokyo, with huge evergreen trees blocking out the noise of the city. Massive wooden torii gates lead to the entrance of the shrine. Meiji ...Read more
An Oasis of Calm
An Oasis of Calm

by wasa girl

Ashburn, Virginia

September 10, 2008

Best of IgoUgo This was my first shrine, so I had no idea what to expect and only looking back can I have anything to compare the experience to. Located in Tokyo, the shrine is nestled back in a beautiful park that is made up of trees from all over Japan. While ...Read more

From journal Two Weeks in Japan

Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by dackelynn

Misaka, Japan

November 12, 2006

If you take the JR line to Harajuku, the Meiji Shrine is just to the west of the station. The large, leafy park is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Harajuku. The Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the emperor Meiji and his consort, ...Read more

From journal Tokyo on the Cheap

Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by AgedToPerfection

Irvine, California

October 27, 2006

Best of IgoUgo As an Asian History student, it would have been shameful for me to have visited Tokyo and ignored the Meiji Shrine, or Meiji Jingu. We had decided to meet our friend at the shrine as he would be returning from a trip to a traditional Japanese inn. ...Read more
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by Seaotter71

Monterey, California

April 8, 2006

Best of IgoUgo The Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine was constructed to venerate the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. They passed away in 1912 and 1914, respectively, and were enshrined November 1, 1920. The original Meiji Jingu was burnt down in air raids ...Read more


The Serene Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治
The Serene Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治

by gsysimon

Singapore, Singapore

November 21, 2004

Many tour books recommend a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine. The shrine was delicated to Meiji Emperor, the first emperor of modern Japan. During the Meiji rule, Japan modernized and westernized herself to join the world's major powers. The shrine was ...Read more

From journal Unbelievable Tokyo

Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by billmoy

Chicago, Illinois

August 23, 2002

Best of IgoUgo This classical-looking shrine was dedicated to Emperor Meiji, hailed as the "Father of Modern Japan", in 1920. After it was damaged during World War II, the shrine was reconstructed in 1958. The shrine has huge Inner and Outer Gardens, and over ...Read more
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by becks

Mexico City, Mexico

February 15, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Meiji Jingu is the largest and most important Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It was originally built in 1920 in honor of the memory of Emperor Meiji whose reign (1867 to 1912) is credited with modernizing Japan to a level able to compete with the best ...Read more
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

by indigirl

San Francisco, California

January 2, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Meiji-jingu shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his Empress Shoken who both died in the early 20th century. It is beautiful, austere, and huge, allowing the visitor to feel lost in huge trees and quiet paths. It is easy to forget you're in ...Read more

From journal Thanksgiving in Japan

Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine

by Scubabartek

Warszawa, Poland

April 30, 2001

Tokyo's finest shrine which was built to commemorate the emperor Meiji is located near the Asakusa district. It is a very serene place (that is when the tourists and school trips are not around: which means morning on weekdays), good for admiring ...Read more