What other travelers are saying about Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)
Meiji Shrine is a peaceful place in the middle of Tokyo, a perfect escape from the busy city life. It has a calm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel at ease. The big wooden Torii gate is very beautiful and impressive, welcoming everyone who visits. The shrine is also surrounded by a forest with over a hundred thousand old trees, making it a calm and beautiful spot. If you're looking for a quiet and spiritual place to visit in Tokyo, Meiji Shrine is definitely worth it.
A beautiful place to visit especially early in the morning as it’s very peaceful. Set within a park it’s a world away from the busy city noise and buildings. I recommend going early in the morning when it’s quiet. It’s a nice walk to the temple through the park and tree lined pathways.
Definitely worth a visit. The walk in is definitely not short but it was really therapeutic with the lush trees and birds chirping away. Once you get to the shrine you're greeted with a magnificent sight of the architecture of a traditional shrine. I'd highly recommend heading out each of the exits of the shrine just to take a look at the walking paths.
I visited during Golden Week and it was not as crowded as I had expected. And given the crowd, I am glad that there were no squeezing around to get through to anywhere. The place is also litter free which is very much appreciated.
While Meiji Shrine is one of the most famous attractions in Japan, it is far less well known that the grounds is is covered by an evergreen forest consisting of 120,000 trees of 365 different species, donated by people from all parts of Japan when the shrine was established. We have been living in Tokyo for many years but had never explored the area until now. It was a perfect retreat from the hot summer. There even weren't so many people in the forest, despite it being in the middle of the city center. Highly recommended for an afternoon visit.
Very lovely shrine, we went in the heat of summer so boy was it hot, but if you go in the morning it is almost okay. Lots of walking to get around the shrine, but it is beautiful. Also, 10/10 for location, you can walk to Shibuya Crossing and there are lots of shopping and restaurants all nearby.