Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who led Japan to become a modernized nation. The 700,000-square-meter Ch ... More
Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who led Japan to become a modernized nation. The 700,000-square-meter Chinju-no-Mori is and artificial forest created with the aim of becoming an "enternal forest" by planting about 100,000 trees that were donated from all over Japan when the Meiji Jingu was founded.
Don't miss:
1. Meiji Jingu museum, full of articles used by or associated with Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
2. The inner garden, a hidden "power spot"
3. The shrine's spring grand festival held from late April to early May.
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557 Japan 
- Business hour -
Everyday 06:40am-16:00pm
(It changes every month according to the sunrise and sunset)
- Free entry
- Directions -
Meiji-jingu is located next to Harajuku station and Meiji-jingumae station.
For JR, take the Yamanote line to Harajuku station. On the metro, catch the Chiyoda or Fukutoshin lines to Meiji-jingumae. The shrine is a 10-minute walk from either location.