Meiji Jingu Gaien

Name: Meiji Jingu Gaien
Address: 1-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0013, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Park・Garden・Tourist Attraction・Playground・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo is a sports and recreation area. Famous for its Gingko tree-lined avenue that turns yellow in autumn and attracts many visitors. The park is named after Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and was established in 1926 to honor them.

One of the key attractions is the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, displaying artwork that tells the story of Emperor Meiji's life. The gallery has 80 large paintings depicting significant events from his reign.

For sports enthusiasts, the park offers several facilities. Meiji Jingu Stadium, built in 1926, is one of Tokyo's oldest baseball stadiums. It's the home ground for the Yakult Swallows, a professional baseball team. Nearby, you can find tennis courts and a golf driving range, making it a lively place for athletes and spectators.

The park is also a venue for various events throughout the year, including flea markets and outdoor concerts. Easily accessible by subway, Meiji Jingu Gaien provides a mix of sports, culture, and nature, making it a special place for locals and tourists to enjoy.

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone

+81 3-3401-0312

Website

www.meijijingugaien.jp

The area

Address

1-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0013, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Meiji Jingu Gaien

It’s been so long since I’ve seen such a beautiful expanse of ginkgo trees. Absolutely stunning and incredibly moving! It’s definitely worth a visit—highly recommended!

JungJung Chang

Dec 11, 2024

If you find yourself around this area during the fall period, be sure to take a short walk around the park to admire the vibrant autumn foliage and enjoy the cool breeze that mother nature has to offer. That said, I wouldn't purposefully travel here since there are many other spots around the city that are just as, if not more scenic. The park also gets pretty crowded if you come during peak hours.

Sheng

Oct 13, 2024

Very nice temple with lots of park to walk around. Highly recommend to put on some good shoes for the terrain. Very well maintained grounds. The shrine itself is very modest and beautiful

Roberto Sleutelberg

Oct 18, 2024

First time went there during Autumn. Trees, walk road, sun, everything was golden yellow. Was Worth to visit during my short weekend. Over the weekend usually crowded.