Meiji Shrine
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As we passed by the unique Harajuku subway building to the start of the walking path down to Meiji Shrine I was struck by the scale of the place. In a city with the population density of Tokyo you would imagine there would be very little public open space let alone a forest in the middle of the city. That the shrine grounds occupy 174 acres sprawling between Shinjuku and Shibuya leaves no doubt that Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken were very highly regarded by the people of Japan .

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The Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) in Tokyo was built as a dedication to Emperor Meiji, the first emperor of modern Japan and his wife, Empress Shoken. I found this shinto shrine situated next to Hara…
Walk amongst a grove of irises at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo in springtime.

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As Meiji Shrine prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, we look at how this city oasis was born out of marshes and farmland.

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A travel guide to Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) is Tokyo’s. Visit most popular shrine in Japan's Capital. Learn all about opening hours & tickets.

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Though annually visited by millions of people on New Year's Day, this Tokyo landmark is a lovely sight in all seasons.

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