Attraction Information

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)

Closest Hotels to Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu):
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, 160-8330
0.41 Miles
30-1, Kabuki-Cho 1- Chome, 160-8487
0.611 Miles
6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 6-Chome, 1600023
0.957 Miles
2-27-7, Hyakunin-Cho, Shinjuku-Ku, 169-0073
1.524 Miles
 
 




Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine is one of the holiest and most visited temples in the country. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, who was credited with opening Japan up to the outside world, and to his wife Empress Shoken. Built in 1920 following their deaths in 1912 and 1914 respectively, the original shrine burnt down during World War II, only to be rebuilt by 1958. Today, as well as the Naihaiden (Inner Shrine), which is home to the main shrine, visitors can also see the Gehaiden (Outer Shrine), which was completed in 1926. Other highlights are the Homotsuden (Treasure Museum), which was built in 1921 and houses photos and personal belongings of the emperor and empress.
Air: New Tokyo International Narita Airport, Haneda Airport (domestic flights). Rail: Train: Harajku Station. Underground: Meiji-jingu-mae. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: Tomei-Meishin expressway from Kobe (via Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka); Tohoku expressway (from northern Japan); Chuo expressway (from Nagano and Nagoya).

Contact Addresses

Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Joyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
Tel: (03) 3379 5511
Website: www.meijijingu.or.jp

Location

Japan
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