March 27, 2025: Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season Solo Trip (5 Days, 4 Nights) - Day 3 Itinerary (Part 2 - Meiji Jingu Shrine)

This year, I went to Japan for the first time during cherry blossom season. I'd always wanted to travel during cherry blossom season, but airfare was incredibly expensive. This time, I found a great deal on a spot flight. Round-trip flights from Taipei to Tokyo were only NT$8,900 on Scoot. If you're looking for a ticket for cherry blossom season under NT$10,000, don't hesitate to buy it! I bought my flight, booked my accommodations, confirmed my insurance, and even finalized my itinerary within a month. I felt incredibly efficient! 👍🏻

This was also my first solo trip, and I tried to savor every attraction. I let go of my daily worries and constantly engaged in conversation with myself, reflecting on my current state of mind. I slowed down, relieved my usual tension and stress, and didn't need to match everyone else's pace. When I got tired, I just went back to the hotel to rest and savored my own time. Traveling with friends offers the joy of a group tour, but traveling alone also offers its own healing power!

🌟This trip's goal: Enjoy cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season, including at night.🌸
🌟Departure date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
🌟Return date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

🗓️Itinerary:
(Cherry blossom viewing activities are indicated with a cherry blossom icon 🌸 below!)

Day 3, March 27, 2025:
1.-4. Please refer to the previous article, "2025.03.27 Tokyo Solo 5-Day, 4-Night Cherry Blossom Season Itinerary, p6, Day 3 Itinerary Revealed."
5. 2:40 PM Walk to Meiji Jingu Shrine
🌟Store Information: Meiji Jingu Shrine.
📍Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
🈺Open year-round.
💰Average cost per person: Each amulet costs about 1500 yen!
💞Recommendation reasons:
Architectural and environmental features
(1) Huge Torii
• At the entrance to Omotesando, there is a wooden torii gate that is 12 meters high, which is one of the largest wooden Myojin torii gates in Japan.
• It is built with cypress wood that is over 1500 years old.
(2) Jingu Forest
• The shrine is surrounded by an artificial forest of about 700,000 square meters. More than 100,000 trees have been donated and transplanted by volunteers. After hundreds of years, it has formed a natural forest.
• It is only one gate away from the bustling Harajuku and Shibuya, but the environment is quiet and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city.
(3) Main Hall
• The main hall is built in the traditional Japanese shrine architectural style, solemn and simple.
• After being destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt in 1948.
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Worship and experience
(1) Amulets and Ema
• You can buy amulets to pray for health, academic success, good relationship, etc. •You can also write your wishes on ema and hang them in the prayer hall.
(2) Wedding Ceremony
•Meiji Jingu Shrine is the most popular wedding venue in Tokyo, and you can often see brides and grooms wearing kimonos for traditional weddings.
(3) Imperial Gardens
•An additional fee is required (approximately 500 yen), and there are scenic views such as the iris garden, the well (Kiyomasa Well, a legendary power spot), and a pond.
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Transportation
•It is a short walk from Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) or Meiji Jingu-mae Station (Subway Chiyoda Line/Fukutoshin Line).
•It is adjacent to Yoyogi Park and can be arranged on the same day.

Special Events
•Hatsumode: The number of visitors to the New Year shrine is the highest in Japan, often exceeding 3 million.
•Festivals: Such as the Spring and Autumn Festivals, with traditional dance and music, martial arts offerings, etc.

🌸This article introduces the itinerary for the third day of this cherry blossom season solo trip. The following will introduce the rest of the itinerary!

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