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Meiji Jingu Museum

This museum exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of Meiji Jingu Shrine.

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The Meiji Jingu Museum, which stands quietly on the approach in the Meiji Jingu precinct, lined with giant trees, opened in 2019 as a memorial service for the 100th anniversary of Meiji Jingu establishment. The museum preserves and exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of Meiji Jingu Shrine.

The Meiji Jingu Museum was designed by Kengo Kuma. The gently sloping roof is characteristic of the building that blends harmoniously with the lush greenery of the Jingu forest. The second-floor Treasures Gallery displays rare items such as the "Rokutobiki gisosha (Imperial carriage), the carriage in which Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken rode on the day of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, and a portrait of the Emperor and Empress painted by Italian artist Edoardo Chiossone.

The second floor also houses a special exhibition room with regularly changing content that presents special or themed exhibitions, while the "Mori-no tenjishitsu (Forest Exhibition Room)" on the first floor introduces the history and daily activities of Meiji Jingu through models and videos, and is a recommended place to visit before visiting the main shrine.

Highlights

  • The museum is located on the approach in the Meiji Jingu precinct.
  • The museum preserves and exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of the shrine.
  • Special and themed exhibitions are held regularly.
  • Kengo Kuma was in charge of the architectural design.

Photos

  • Exterior of the museum in harmony with the forest.

    Exterior of the museum in harmony with the forest.

  • Open the main lobby with the greenery of the forest in front of your eyes.

    Open the main lobby with the greenery of the forest in front of your eyes.

  • The history of Meiji Jingu is explained with displays and videos in the "Mori-no tenjishitsu (Forest Exhibition Hall)”.

    The history of Meiji Jingu is explained with displays and videos in the "Mori-no tenjishitsu (Forest Exhibition Hall)”.

  • Exhibits valuable items such as the national ceremonial carriage used by Emperor Meiji on the day of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan.

    Exhibits valuable items such as the national ceremonial carriage used by Emperor Meiji on the day of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan.

  • The Treasure House reopened to the public in 2021 after restoration work was completed (Normally closed. Open to the public about twice a year)

    The Treasure House reopened to the public in 2021 after restoration work was completed (Normally closed. Open to the public about twice a year)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

No. However, explanatory materials are available for some of the permanent exhibits.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes.

Q

Is there a restaurant or cafe?

A

There are no restaurants or cafes in the Meiji Jingu Museum. Please use Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu on the grounds.

Reviews

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  • Hung Tuan

    此博物館是日本知名建築師隈研吾的大作,採用傳統的町屋造型的並與山林融合一體
    同時和幽靜神聖的明治神宮結合,一定要仔細欣賞並感受整體氛圍~

  • 陳好

    讓明治神宮博物館融入整片林木之中,把建築&環境之間的畫上界線,清新獨特的姿態讓我感受到寧靜感~很喜歡這裡~

  • Tom Song

    日本著名建築大師隈研吾操刀的明治神宮博物館以禪意的形式與蓊鬱林木們共生,除了呈現和諧,這片林木也令人尊敬的起源~將原本為一片荒涼的地~奇蹟似的打造成了廣闊的綠地。

  • 陸曼心

    明治神宮博物館有展示了好多各式文物與歷史物件,有介紹明治神宮歷史、還有文物展示。

  • Grace Lee

    哇有日本著名建築大師隈研吾操刀的明治神宮博物館~~~~建築於自然的設計方式⋯真的很特別👍

Details

Name in Japanese
明治神宮ミュージアム
Postal Code
151-0052
Address
1-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03‐3379‐5875
Closed
Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday), exhibition change periods
Business Hours
10:00am - 4:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
Admission
1,000 yen for adults, 900 yen for high school students and younger, free for children under elementary school age
Directions
1) 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station on JR lines
2) 5 min. walk from Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)