Meiji Jingu

Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine deifying Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The pure and solemn Naien (Inner Precinct) at the center is surrounded by the Meijijiugu gaien(Outer Precinct), encompassing many sports facilities as well as the Kaigakan ( Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery ). The shrine grounds start from Meiji Kinenkan (Meiji Memorial Hall).

Planted with 100,000 trees, the man-made woods on the shrine grounds make visitors forget that they're in the middle of a major city. In addition, this place is famous for its many power spots. In front of the "Honden" (Main Shrine), two camphor trees have been planted. Called "Fufu Kusunoki" (Couple Camphor Trees), they lean against each other like a married couple. It is said that these trees offer the blessings of good relationships and marital bliss. What's more, the well gushing out 60 liters of clean water every day is believed to bring good luck to shrine visitors. Named Kiyomasa's Well, it is said to have been dug by Kato Kiyomasa, a warlord of the Warring States period of Japanese history. Compared to other shrines, the "Otorii" (Great Shrine Gate) is larger than others. Made with Japanese cypress brought from Taiwan, it has an overwhelming presence!