[Tokyo/Harajuku] A Casual Visit to Meiji Shrine Between Shopping Trips

The charm of Meiji Shrine lies in being a sacred space surrounded by a deep forest and tranquility right in the middle of the city, a special place where your mind and body are naturally healed✨

Located just next to Tokyo’s Harajuku, Meiji Shrine is one of Japan’s most prominent shrines dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, attracting many worshippers every year. Its greatest appeal is the vast artificial forest created by an estimated over 100,000 trees. Walking along the long approach, you are enveloped in a quietness that seems to make you forget the city’s hustle and bustle, surrounded by the fresh air of the forest, allowing you to feel the beauty of nature through the seasons.

Within the shrine grounds, there are many highlights where you can experience history and tradition, such as the large torii gate, the main hall, traditional Shinto wedding scenes often seen at ceremonies, and seasonal events and festivals. Additionally, the power spot called "Kiyomasa’s Well," the shrine forest walking paths, the treasure hall, and the iris garden are also popular for their harmonious blend of nature and culture.

Meiji Shrine boasts the highest number of visitors for New Year’s prayers in Japan and is widely loved by tourists from both inside and outside the country. The unique charm of being able to make wishes or spend quiet time reflecting on yourself in its sacred atmosphere is unmatched.

Meiji Shrine, with its history, tradition, and lush nature, offers peace and power to all who visit. As an urban oasis, it is an important sacred place where you can always reset your mind.

📍Location: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8557

Post by yuzucha | Jul 29, 2025