Meiji Jingu
Shinto shrine · Shibuya ·
Tranquil forest shrine offering respite with sake barrels
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1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan Get directions
Tranquil forest shrine offering respite with sake barrels
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan Get directions
"The Meiji Shrine was built in honor of Emperor Meiji, the 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West. It's surprising that such a majestic shrine filled with nature and serenity exists in the middle of this bustling city. If you find yourself in need of a breather away from the busy streets of Tokyo, go for a stroll inside the tranquil grounds of this shrine." - Misa Matsuda Maraun
"A major Shinto shrine set within a large, forested precinct that provides peaceful green space for ritual, reflection, and respite from the city—one of Tokyo’s most important spiritual sites." - Jessica Kozuka
"Depicted in a photograph with visitors strolling its grounds, this Tokyo shrine is presented as a walkable, visitor-friendly site that people commonly explore on foot." - Jessica Kozuka
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