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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine, located near Harajuku… Listed as Tourist Attractions in Tokyo. View admission, opening hours, location and map details before
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Basic Information
Meiji Jingu Shrine, located near Harajuku in central Tokyo, is one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines. Established in 1920, it is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who played significant roles in Japan's modernization.
The shrine is surrounded by a vast forest covering approximately 70 hectares, creating a peaceful atmosphere away from the busy streets of Tokyo. Visitors can walk along tree-lined pathways, pass through impressive wooden torii gates, and admire traditional Japanese shrine architecture.
Popular highlights include the Main Shrine, displays of traditional sake barrels, and the Meiji Jingu Inner Garden, known for its seasonal flowers and Kiyomasa's Well. The shrine offers visitors an opportunity to discover Japanese Shinto traditions while enjoying a quiet retreat in the heart of the city.
The shrine is surrounded by a vast forest covering approximately 70 hectares, creating a peaceful atmosphere away from the busy streets of Tokyo. Visitors can walk along tree-lined pathways, pass through impressive wooden torii gates, and admire traditional Japanese shrine architecture.
Popular highlights include the Main Shrine, displays of traditional sake barrels, and the Meiji Jingu Inner Garden, known for its seasonal flowers and Kiyomasa's Well. The shrine offers visitors an opportunity to discover Japanese Shinto traditions while enjoying a quiet retreat in the heart of the city.
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Visiting in the early morning is recommended for a quieter atmosphere and a relaxing walk through the forest.
Opening and closing hours change every month according to sunrise and sunset, so visitors should check the official schedule before planning their visit. Allow approximately 1 hour to explore the main shrine, or around 2 hours if visiting the Inner Garden and Meiji Jingu Museum.
Admission to the main shrine is free, but the Inner Garden and Museum require separate fees. Bringing some Japanese yen in cash is recommended for offerings, amulets, and goshuin stamps.
Visitors should respect shrine etiquette, including bowing at torii gates and following the traditional prayer customs. Photography is not permitted in front of the main sanctuary where worshippers pray.
Large suitcases cannot be stored inside the shrine grounds, so it is recommended to leave luggage at a station locker or hotel before visiting.
Opening and closing hours change every month according to sunrise and sunset, so visitors should check the official schedule before planning their visit. Allow approximately 1 hour to explore the main shrine, or around 2 hours if visiting the Inner Garden and Meiji Jingu Museum.
Admission to the main shrine is free, but the Inner Garden and Museum require separate fees. Bringing some Japanese yen in cash is recommended for offerings, amulets, and goshuin stamps.
Visitors should respect shrine etiquette, including bowing at torii gates and following the traditional prayer customs. Photography is not permitted in front of the main sanctuary where worshippers pray.
Large suitcases cannot be stored inside the shrine grounds, so it is recommended to leave luggage at a station locker or hotel before visiting.
Location
Getting there
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🚆 From Shinjuku Station → Take the JR Yamanote Line → Get off at Harajuku Station (West Exit) → Walk approx. 1 minute to the Harajuku Entrance → Walk another 10 minutes to the Main Shrine.
🚆 From Shibuya Station → Take the JR Yamanote Line → Get off at Harajuku Station (West Exit) → Walk approx. 1 minute to the Harajuku Entrance → Walk another 10 minutes to the Main Shrine.
🚆 From Tokyo Station → Take the JR Yamanote Line toward Shinagawa and Shibuya → Get off at Harajuku Station (West Exit) → Walk approx. 1 minute to the Harajuku Entrance → Walk another 10 minutes to the Main Shrine.
🚆 From Ueno Station → Take the JR Yamanote Line toward Ikebukuro and Shinjuku → Get off at Harajuku Station → Follow signs for the West Exit → Walk to the Harajuku Entrance → Continue to the Main Shrine.
🚆 From Asakusa Station → Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line → Transfer to the Chiyoda Line at Omotesando Station → Get off at Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station (Exit 2) → Walk approx. 1 minute to the Harajuku Entrance → Walk another 10 minutes to the Main Shrine.
Map area
The map loads when you scroll here- 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
- +81333795511
- 05:40 ~ 16:40The displayed opening hours are for October. Hours vary each month according to sunrise and sunset. Please check the official website before visiting.
- Admission 일반 참배: 무료 // 메이지 신궁 교엔(정원): 500엔 // 메이지 신궁 뮤지엄: 일반 1,000엔, 고등학생 이하 900엔, 미취학 아동 무료
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