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Meiji Shrine

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Meiji Shrine

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Meiji Shrine

Name: Meiji Shrine
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Location: Japan

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

13.6km

03:36

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Meiji Shrine – Shibuya Crossing loop from 渋谷

6.76km

01:46

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Meiji Jingu Grand Torii Gate – Meiji Jingu Shrine loop from 明治神宮前〈原宿〉

3.67km

00:57

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wiro L.

May 23, 2019

The densely wooded area of the Meiji Jingu extends over much of the area separating Shinjuku and Shibuya. Between the trees, there is a promenade that leads to the shrine in the middle. As you walk down this path, you will soon forget that you are between two of the liveliest areas of Tokyo.
The Meiji Jingu not only offers one of the most beautiful walks in the city, but is also a sanctuary for followers of the Japanese Shinto religion. During the New Year holidays, around three million people visit the central sacrificial hall to attend the New Year's first shrine visit, a custom called Hatsumode. At the weekend, you may also see a wedding procession, with the bride wearing an immaculate white hooded kimono and her groom dressed in traditional black robes.
Meiji Jingu honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who ruled Japan when the country underwent a phase of rapid modernization from the second half of the 19th century. Originally built in 1920, firebombing during the Second World War destroyed the shrine. The site and shrine were rebuilt in 1958, with some 170,000 trees donated from all over Japan. Currently, Meiji Jingu consists of the main hall, a treasure museum and the inner gardens.

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Chris

July 31, 2019

The Meiji Shrine is the most visited shrine in Japan during the New Year - with approximately 5 million visitors in a few days.

The new copper roofs financed by donations make a lot in the sunshine. The pictures also include the old ones for comparison.

The location in the Meiji Park, surrounded by tall trees and skyscrapers in the background, is also particularly special.

With a bit of luck, a traditional wedding can be admired in the yard. Of four visits, I had twice the pleasure.

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Horst

April 14, 2024

Into the park, along a few paths, around one or two corners and then you are in front of the temple

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Elevation 30 m

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Saturday 8 November

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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

2. Meiji Shrine – Shibuya Crossing loop from 渋谷

3. Meiji Jingu Grand Torii Gate – Meiji Jingu Shrine loop from 明治神宮前〈原宿〉

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