In this video, i will show you around Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, and share tips on things to do in Shibuya, Japan. Meiji Jingu Shrine is a popular tourist destination and a great place to visit if you're in Tokyo.
I will share tips on things to see and what to do at Meiji Jingu Shrine, as well as advice on what to do in Shibuya if you're visiting Tokyo. We hope you enjoy our video guide to Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo!
00:30 What is Meiji Jingu Shrine?
Meiji Jingu Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
Meiji Shrine is located in a forest that covers an area of 70 hectares.
This area is covered by an evergreen forest that consists of 120,000 trees of 365 different species.
01:26 How to get to Meiji Jingu?
Meiji Jingu’s location in Tokyo makes it easily accessible via public transportation and is minutes away from a number of train stations by foot.
02:18 What is Meiji Jingu famous for?
Surrounded by a lush green forest right in the heart of Tokyo, Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who led Japan to become a modernized nation.
Meiji Jingu is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo and is visited by millions of people every year.
02:59 What is the history of Meiji Jingu?
After the emperor's passed away in 1912, the Japanese Diet passed a resolution to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration.
An iris garden in an area of Tokyo where Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken had been known to visit was chosen as the building's location.
It was formally dedicated on November 3, 1920, completed in 1921, and its grounds officially finished by 1926.
The original building was destroyed during the Tokyo air raids of World War II.
The present iteration of the shrine was funded through a public fund raising effort and completed in October 1958.
03:53 What is there in Meiji Jingu?
The main complex of shrine buildings is located a ten minute walk from both the southern entrance near Harajuku Station and the northern entrance near Yoyogi Station.
This famous Shinto shrine is hidden among a thickly forested area, creating an atmosphere of tranquility in the heart of Japan's bustling metropolis.
When you start your trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine from the south entrance, you will find a number of sake and wine barrels piled up along the approach.
After guests pass under Minami Shinmon, which is the gate to the main complex and one of the shrine’s few original structures, they are greeted by a massive wooden building.
Standing at 12 meters tall and 17.1 meters wide, Ootorii is the largest wooden myojin-style torii in Japan.
Kiyomasa’s Well refers to a small well located in the peaceful Meiji Jingu Inner Garden and recognized as a symbolic spiritual spot in Meiji Jingu Shrine and said to bring you good luck.
One of the most serene areas of the shrine is the Inner Garden, which is located on the southern end of the grounds and has a 500 JPY admission fee.
The Treasure House, located on the northernmost end of the shrine grounds, houses historical artifacts and personal belongings of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
08:55 What to buy in Meiji Jingu?
You also have an opportunity to shop for selected souvenirs of Meiji Jingu Shrine.
There are also many souvenirs including Meiji Jingu original commemorative goods, Japan themed sweets, zodiac chopsticks, magnets, key chains, postcards, bamboo bookmarks and sacred sake.
09:41 What to eat in Meiji Jingu?
CAFÉ "Mori no Terrace", Café "Mori no Terrace 2nd", Noodle and Rice Bowl and Yoyogi Restaurant at Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu offer delicious food prepared by skilled chefs.
10:26 Opening times & admission fee of Meiji Jingu?
Meiji Jingu Shrine is open during the sunrise to sunset and there is not any admission fee to visit.
The admission fee is 1000 Japanese Yen.
11:13 Best time to visit Meiji Jingu?
Meiji Jingu hosts numerous festivals and events year-round.
The shrine starts the year with the New Year’s Day Ceremony and other notable festivals are the Spring Grand Festival or Sukeishatai-sai on May 2nd and 3rd; National Foundation Day Festival or Kigen-sai on February 11th; and Autumn Grand Festival on November 3rd, which celebrates Emperor Meiji’s birthday.
12:05 Is Meiji Jingu worth visiting?
Without a doubt, visiting Meiji Jingu Shrine is the best way to feel the sacred atmosphere of Japanese historical shrines while in Tokyo.
It is one of the worth visiting location in Tokyo City to enjoy peaceful and spiritual day at lush green forest and shinto shrine.
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