Meiji Shrine, Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Japan
The Meiji shrine sits within a 170-acre forest containing 120,000 trees of 365 different species, creating a natural barrier from Tokyo's urban environment.
Construction of the shrine began in 1915 and finished in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who guided Japan through the transformation from feudal to modern state.
The shrine's architecture follows the nagare-zukuri style, featuring copper and cypress materials with distinct curved roof designs that represent traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Visitors can access the shrine daily from 5:00 AM to 6:20 PM in summer and 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter through the Harajuku or Yoyogi stations.
The shrine receives over three million visitors during Hatsumode, making it Japan's most visited location for the first prayer of the new year.
Location: Yoyogi-Kamizonochō
Inception: November 1, 1920
Architects: Itō Chūta
Architectural style: nagare-zukuri
Website: https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/
Address: 1 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan 151-8557 渋谷区
Phone: +81333795511
Website: https://meijijingu.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.67611,139.69917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
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