Meiji Shrine

Local name 明治神宮

Location Tokyo

Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken featuring traditional Japanese architecture and a large forested area. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Tuesday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Wednesday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Thursday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Friday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Saturday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM
Sunday	5:10 AM–5:50 PM

Tags shintoism·shrine·japanese architecture·place of worship·free·emergency assembly point·nagare-zukuri·伊東忠太

Harajuku / Public domain

The shrine enshrines the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, established in 1920. It is designed in the nagare-zukuri architectural style by the architect Itō Chūta. The site includes a vast forested area and hosts various annual festivals and ceremonies related to Shinto religious practices. Facilities associated with the shrine include the Jingu Gaien and Meiji Kinenkan. The shrine is recognized as an important cultural heritage site and serves as an emergency assembly point.

More information and contact

Official Website www.meijijingu.or.jp

Meiji Shrine en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji%20Shrine

Website ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%98%8E%E6%B2%BB%E7%A5%9E%E5%AE%AE

Phone +81333795511

Address 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

Coordinates 35°40'33.752" N, 139°41'57.799" E

YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBMJNpNM2saJaKF6O6S5bw

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