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Wine Barrels at Meiji Shrine

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1. Shibuya Crossing – Meiji Jingu Shrine loop from 都庁前

13.6km

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120m

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2. Meiji Shrine – Shibuya Crossing loop from 渋谷

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3. Meiji Shrine – Grand Torii Gate of Meiji Jingu loop from Yoyogi 1-chome

3.95km

01:01

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Dirk🌲🌳

July 25, 2025

🍷 The wine barrels in Meiji-jingu Park come from France, specifically from renowned Burgundy wineries. They were presented to the shrine as a symbolic donation and stand opposite the traditional sake barrels from Japanese breweries.

🎌 What do they represent?
- The wine barrels symbolize Japan's cultural opening to the Western world during the Meiji period.
- They are a symbol of friendship between Japan and France, particularly in the context of culinary culture and diplomacy.
- Like the sake barrels, they are decorative barrels (飾り樽, kazaridaru) – empty and purely symbolic.

🌿 You'll find them along the main path to the shrine, nestled in the tranquil forest that marks the transition from the big city to the spiritual world. A beautiful example of how Meiji Shrine combines tradition and modernity.

If you like, I can also tell you about the meaning of the sake barrels or the architecture of the shrine – or we can explore other hidden symbols in Tokyo!

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Elevation 80 m

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Wine Barrels at Meiji Shrine

1. Shibuya Crossing – Meiji Jingu Shrine loop from 都庁前

2. Meiji Shrine – Shibuya Crossing loop from 渋谷

3. Meiji Shrine – Grand Torii Gate of Meiji Jingu loop from Yoyogi 1-chome

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