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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Two, large gates frame the entrance to this Shinto shrine that was dedicated to Emperor and Empress Meiji. Completed in 1920, repairs were required after the shrine was damaged during World War II.
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Neighborhood: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya’s Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town’s name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.
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Restaurants
10,000 within 3 miles
Afuri Harajuku
217
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Japanese • Asian
Ikuta
165
0.4 mi$$$$ • Japanese • Steakhouse • Barbecue
Yoshinoya Harajuku Takeshita Gate
216
0.4 mi$ • Japanese • Fast Food • Asian
Gyukatsu Motomura Harajuku
159
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Japanese - Other
Cookie Time
63
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Cafe
Restaurant Yoyogi
17
432 ft$$ - $$$ • Japanese • International • Japanese - Other
Harajuku Taproom
101
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Bar • Pub
Sincere
13
0.3 mi$$$$ • French • Fusion
Sweet Box No. 2
60
0.4 mi$ • Dessert • Fast Food
Meijijingu Bunkakan
10
0.3 mi$$ - $$$
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Attractions
5,352 within 6 miles
Meiji Jingu Museum
10
155 ftSpeciality Museums
Kiyomasa's Well
29
432 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden
231
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
H.I.S. Tourist Information Center Harajuku
346
0.4 miVisitor Centers
Meiji Jingu Kaguraden
1
0.2 miReligious Sites
Yoyogi Park
2,324
0.4 miParks
Takeshita Street
4,414
0.4 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
31
0.3 miHistoric Sites • History Museums
Harajuku Station
499
0.4 miArchitectural Buildings
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
204
0.6 miSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Michelle
Geelong, Australia273 contributions
Nice experience
Feb 2023 • Couples
Nice experience- glad we went.
Don’t bother paying to go into the water pond area as half of it is under construction and it was annoying we had to pay for it.
Otherwise a nice oasis in the centre of Tokyo.
Written March 6, 2023
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thibaudsi
Lyon, France1 contribution
Lost in the forest in the heart of Tokyo
Dec 2021 • Solo
Been there in Summer, one of the most beautiful shrines in Japan. Besides the sometimes unbearable amount of visitors, coming from the North entrance, it feels like a complete change of scenery, like you’re in the forest while being in the heart of Tokyo.

I would advise to do the North to South route, and end at Harajuku Station, since it feels so strange to arrive in this very lively and special district after feeling almost lost in the woods, the contrast is quite stunning.
Written November 15, 2022
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BestRegards FromFar
Cape Town Central, South Africa407 contributions
Such grandeur
Apr 2023 • Couples
It’s the second time we visited the Meiji Shrine and we were in awe once more. The park around is simply stunning and very pleasant to walk through and the shrine itself very peaceful, despite the crowds. The sake barrels are worth a closer look as well as the massive tori gate made from a 1,500 year old tree.
Written April 26, 2023
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sephirothseviltwin
Aylesbury, UK132 contributions
Peaceful!
May 2023
What a lovely place - the shrine is set in amongst a woodland so it is peaceful, tranquil and you can hear the birds. It is very wooden based and not highly painted, and very spaced out. It is a really popular shrine to visit. This was a lovely, peaceful walk and time to appreciate nature! I would recommend visiting here
Written May 24, 2023
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Dominique Rocher
12 contributions
Hatsomode at Shrine
Jan 2020
Visited on 2 January and was amazed by the amount of people visiting the shrine for new years! Even though it was crowded, it was still extremely beautiful with a wonderful stroll underneath the trees. Would recommend visiting after sunset if there is a market - the lanterns were lit up and truly changed the atmosphere to something more mythical. Returned a few days later for a photo shoot in traditional kimono attire.
Written January 21, 2020
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John Gentry
New York City, NY20 contributions
Highly recommend place
Oct 2019
A temple to honor an emperor. The place is inside a huge forest, and a beautiful one. It has a lot of very interesting explanations about how the Japanese worship. I found it both very interesting and beautiful, I highly recommend paying this place a visit even if you have a short stay in the city.
Written June 19, 2020
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NICHOLAS T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5,632 contributions
A very zen escape from the city
Feb 2020 • Couples
Set within a large spectacular park, the shrine is accessed via an avenue of towering trees, which offer pleasant shade from the sun.

The whole place is very peaceful and it offers a nice contrast and break from the city, despite being located not far from the madness of the Shibu Crossing.

It is free to access the surrounds of the shrine and up to visitors how much time they spend there.

Worth a look...
Written February 20, 2020
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Abovetheclouds
1,916 contributions
A must.
May 2023 • Solo
This is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Located in a forest in the heart of Tokyo. Metro station is Meiji-jingumae Station. Free to enter. Suggest before going in, to take a photograph of the map to show the location points of the main parts to see. Easy to follow. Wear good shoes which are closed as a lot of the walking is on hard ground and stones. Easy walk. How long you stay is up to you. This was my second visit. I covered the main points which took around one to one and a half hours. There is a really nice shop inside the grounds selling beautiful Japanese handicrafts. There are toilets (clean), a coffee shop and restaurant as well. There are information boards in Japanese and English which provide basic information on the different parts that you can see. To many of us, this may just be a 'tourist attraction' but to others, this is a religious place, so please be respectful.
Written May 29, 2023
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RobertKona
Kailua-Kona, HI49 contributions
One of the Historic Shrines in Tokyo
Jan 2020
As an Historic shrine right behind Harajuku Station we decided to go. Two days after New Year there were still large crowds going to the shrine but it is amazing how security and the people maintain order. Its located in a forest within Tokyo and you can't hear any sounds of the city. If you've seen a lot of shrines it may not be high on you list of things to see. There were so many people visiting the shrine for Hatsumode that we didn't really have a good look at the shrine.
Written January 13, 2020
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jktrock
Sagamihara, Japan696 contributions
Public restrooms at the shrine
Jan 2020 • Family
I am sure there are tons of info on internet, but just a couple of points from personal experience: definitely go during a week on a non-holiday. Even then it’ll be busy. For travelers with kids, there are public restrooms at the shrine, behind the gates with the train station name. O the photos it’s behind the gate to Sangubashi Station. Also by these restrooms is a well where you can do the washing rituals. Empty, no people. As opposed to the well in the front of the main entrance overcrowded with tourists
Written February 20, 2020
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