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Every year, Meiji Jingu Shrine boasts the largest number of visitors for Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the New Year) and the status of one of Tokyo’s leading power spots.
Meiji Shrine was established in 1920 (Taisho 9) as a shrine to enshrine Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
The shrine consists of the Inner Garden, which centers around the sacred and serene main shrine and garden, the Outer Garden, which boasts many excellent sports facilities including the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, and the Meiji Kinenkan, a comprehensive wedding venue.
The artificial forest, is home to some 100,000 trees donated from all over the country, and stands today as a rich, mystic forest despite its urban setting. The forest is also a beloved power spot.
In front of the main shrine, there are two large camphor trees planted named "Meoto gusu (husband and wife camphor trees)", because of their resemblance to an embracing couple. A visit here is said to bring blessings of good marriage and marital harmony.
In the Garden, which stretches across the south side of the grounds, you’ll find Kiyomasa's Well, which is said to have been dug by the Sengoku warlord "Kato Kiyomasa". This well produces an average of 60 liters of clean spring water per minute, which is said to improve the fortunes of the visitors.
The Ootorii (Big Torii), which is the largest wooden Shinto gate in Japan, is made of cypress brought from Taiwan and is brandished in a breathtaking grandeur.
As part of the centennial celebration, the Meiji Jingu Museum, which opened in 2019 (Reiwa 1), displays various valuable items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and various special exhibitions are also held.
Meiji Jingu Main Shrine Building
The Sando shrine path & Ootorii (Big Torii).
Kiyomasa's Well
Throngs of visitors.
The Meiji Jingu Museum, which opened in 2019 (Reiwa 1).
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
We have pamphlets in English, Chinese, and Korean.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
As of May 2023, we are providing a pre-written "paper Goshuin".
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Is parking available?
There is a parking lot for visitors. For details, please refer to the Meiji Shrine website.
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Are coin lockers available?
They are available in the Kaguraden and other facilities.
都心の真ん中にある心安らぐスポット。背の高い木が多く、開放的な代々木公園とは違う厳かさがあります。おすすめは、参宮橋にぬける道から代々木駅方面に向かうところにある芝生の広場。リラックスできます。
到處都有種植古木，從參道進來轉入御苑裡面還有花園水池。
擁有全日本最大的木製鳥居，來自台灣的丹大山也就是阿里山，穿過鳥居走在參道上兩旁的樹蔭心裡會有種莫名的平靜。
來到東京，明治神宮很值得去參觀！
裡面的大鳥居，是日本木造明神鳥居的中的第一大鳥居⛩️ ，高12公尺、寬17.1公尺、直徑粗1.2公尺、重達13公噸，以產自台灣阿里山的檜木製成
穿過第一個大鳥居再往前走不久就會看見清酒桶牆和葡萄酒酒桶，都是日本商人為了進貢日本天皇，也因為天皇喜愛洋酒所以才有和式與洋式一起陳列擺設的景象。
