Meiji Shrine
Tokyo · Shrine
60–150 min
🚶 1 1 min walk from Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line)
Free
Insider Tip
The inner garden (Meiji Jingu Gyoen, ¥500) has a stunning iris garden in June and is almost always empty compared to the main shrine.
JEMS Tip
We schedule your visit to coincide with traditional Shinto wedding processions (weekends, typically 10am–2pm) for an unforgettable cultural moment. We also guide you to the hidden Meiji Jingu Gyoen garden.
About
Meiji Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Set within a 170-acre evergreen forest, it offers a peaceful escape from the surrounding Harajuku bustle. The towering torii gate at the entrance is one of the largest in Japan.
Crowd Avoidance
Early morning or late afternoon on weekdays. Avoid New Year period (Dec 31–Jan 3) when millions visit.
Getting There
Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) — south exit, 1-minute walk to the main torii. Also Meiji-jingumae Station (Chiyoda/Fukutoshin Lines).
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