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A must visit
Meiji Jingu is one of those 'must visit' places if you are living in Tokyo. It may not be as appealing to short term visitors as say Sensoji, with a more subtle beauty, but for the expat, it is well worth going out of your way to visit. It is a mystical respite, nestled in a lush forest, in the heart of Tokyo.
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on Mar 18
Peace in the city
If you are looking for a place in the busy city of Tokyo to get a moment of peace, Meiji Jingu is a good choice. After going to crowded places like Harajuku or Yogoji park full of kids, it is surprising how quiet this shrine is. It seems like people also speak quietly too, and it makes it a good spot to close your eyes and breath for a bit. I have to admit that the walk might be longer than some people think, so impatient kids might not enjoy this place as much.
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on Jan 2
One of my favorite places for tranquility in Tokyo
Meiji Jingu is one of my favorite places for a dose of tranquility in Tokyo. I find that whenever I'm in the city nowadays it's easy to experience sensory overload, especially in neighboring Harajuku, so a stroll at Meiji Jingu is always a welcome respite. Pre-corona, it was also one of my favorite places to show international friends and family who would come to visit. To me it's a perfect representation of Japan as a land of contrasts -- one minute it's hustle and bustle, and the next it's calm and serene.
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on Jan 1
Natural and historical sacred space
Meiji Jingu dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken is an austere and tranquil sanctuary. It's also surrounded by an amazing natural landscape. The forest planted 100 years ago has hundreds of trees gathered from all over Japan. The forests cover 70 hectares with paths, some accessible to the public. This is a real forest, not a garden, as the trees are left to grow naturally. A favorite spot worth the admission fee is Meiji Jingu Gyoen. The garden was the retreat of the emperor and empress where they fished in the pond. The pond is fed by Kiyomasa's Well, one of the few open wells remaining in Tokyo. Besides omamori and omikuji, the shrine has poems written by the emperor and empress available in English and Japanese.
BigfamJapan
on Nov 23