What other travelers are saying about Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)
Meiji Jingu is surrounded by a huge, lush forest with fresh air, making it a great place for a peaceful walk. The greenery and towering trees create a relaxing atmosphere, offering a nice escape from the busy city. However, visitors are only allowed outside the temple itself and cannot enter inside.
Even so, the shrine area is well-maintained and worth a visit for its cultural significance. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth dropping by for a refreshing break in nature.
This is possibly one of the best shrines I've ever been to. We went in the afternoon before it got dark, and it was seriously so beautiful. From the majestic trees lining the roads to the magnificent architecture of the shrine, everything was top notch. I bought some talismans/charms for good luck at the front. Cash only.
Meiji Shrine is one of the biggest shrines in Japan, which is incredible because of the location in the busy city. There is a large trail leading to the shrine where you eventually pass the garden and sake barrels. The shrine is on a square where you can buy fortunes and signs that you can write a message on and attach to the tree.
On the way back we went to the Meiji garden. This garden was definitely the highlight for me with its beautiful views.
Get ready to wear your sports shoes because it's quite a long walk from the gate to the temple. In the middle, you will see barrels of sake donated by contributors to honor the emperor and empress. The temple itself is beautiful, but the true winner is the surrounding forest that's so serene and peaceful. If I have a chance I would like to come and visit again.
Do you wanna feel the tranquil atmosphere among Tokyo City? Meiji Temple is a good choice. As I was in there, I can feel the calmness and living vibe in Japanese kingdom era.
There are lots of trees.
There are vintage building near the main shrine.
