- Address: 1-1, Kamizono-chō, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
- Hours: Open Daily, hours change every month.
- Admission: Shrine admission free. Other attractions within may have admission fees
Meiji Shrine
The Meiji Shrine is the most important and popular Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It was dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shōken in 1926. The shrine is made up of buildings of worship, forests, and gardens.
Each tree in the Meiji Forest was planted by a different Japanese citizen wanting to pay his respects to the Emperor. Meiji is thought of as the man who helped modernize Japan, and though the shrine was originally bombed in WWII, public donation restored the building and its grounds in 1958.
The entrance gates are made up of 1,700 year old cypress trees, leading to the inner and outer garden of the Meiji Shrine; the inner garden has over one hundred varieties of irises. Then, off a gravel path is the shrine's main hall. Built of cypress wood and topped with copper roofs, it is where prayers for the Emperor and Empress are recited. Finally, in the outer garden is one of the most popular attractions: the Meiji Memorial Hall, which houses over 80 murals dedicated to the Emperor.
Practical Info
Remember this is a sacred place and there are rules of etiquette when visiting the Temple.
Tours & Tickets
Hello Tokyo Walking Tour: Meiji Jingu, Senso-ji and Harajuku
Join this small-group walking tour and explore the contrast of the modern and traditional in Tokyo’s urban landscape. Start with a visit to the Meiji Jingu and ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 3 hrs - Half-day 6 hrs - Full-day
Private Half-Day Tour of Tsukiji, Ginza, Meiji Jingu and Shibuya including a Green Tea Tasting
This 5 hour morning walking tour begins with a visit to the world’s largest fish market Tsukiji. From there, you will walk to the main street of the Ginza area ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Half Day Walking Tour of Asakusa: Meiji Shrine and Shibuya including Sumo Stable Visit
On this 5-hour morning tour, you will watch the powerful and tough Sumo training early in the morning and move to the most popular sightseeing spot, Asakusa. ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Tokyo Day Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise
Discover the highlights of Tokyo on a full-day guided tour, the perfect introduction to the city. Visit Meiji Shrine, Japan's most famous Shinto shrine, stroll ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple and Ginza Shopping District
See Tokyo's highlights on a 4-hour sightseeing tour — a perfect introduction to the first-time visitor or someone with limited time. A professional guide ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day
Experience the best of Tokyo on foot or by car during a private, customized tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Choose a half-day or full-day itinerary, ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Small-Group Tokyo Local Biking Tour
Savor your small group bike ride in the Tokyo neighborhoods and explore many wonderful highlights and discover fascinating places that tourists will never find ... Read more
Location: Shinjuku, Japan
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Scholar-Led Architectural Walking Tour: Harajuku, Omotesando and Roppongi
Turn a critical lens on Japan's modernist architecture during this 3-hour walking tour of Tokyo, including Harajuku, Omotesando and Roppongi. A local scholar ... Read more
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Tokyo Custom Half-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
Get a taste of Tokyo with this 4 hours tour. You will visit historical and most popular sites in Tokyo.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
