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 Don't be fooled by the smile,
he's not happy! by clueless83
If you like gardens you might like the Meiji Jingu, but I personally found walking around in the rain a waste of our precious time in Tokyo. We can't read or speak Japanese so ended up wandering round in circles trying to find something that wasn't there in the first place!
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 Meiji Shrine, Tokyo. by worldkiwi
In Yoyogi Park is the historically significant, though physically newer, Meiji Shrine. The present day structure was built after the original was burnt to the ground, but it has been carefully constructed to match what was originally there. The walk to the shrine is through dense woodland and the massive Tori (gateways) that you pass through are quite a sight. The shrine itself is a peaceful haven amongst the hurly-burly of Tokyo. Leave a Comment Directions: JR HARAJUKU / Tokyo Metro JINGU-MAE. Exit from Harajuku station, head south to the bridge over the railway lines (on your right), cross that bridge and you'll see the entrance to Yoyogi Park.Website: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/
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We wanted to experience a little traditional Japanese culture in our short time in Tokyo and thought best to do it at the Meiji Jingu shrine. We ended up paying to get into the garden which in my opinion was a bit of a waste of time and money when the shrine we wanted to see was round the corner and free.
Its a fairly peaceful area but we didn't spend too long here as it was pouring with rain.
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 Bridal procession by akikonomu
You may also get an opportunity to witness a bridal procession or view the chrysanthemum exhibits during autumn. Some of the chrysanthemums are so big and tall they look almost like sunflowers. Leave a Comment
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It is a man-made but no t originally designed to attract tourist.
This perfect example of Shinto architecture--muted colors and spare lines--was opened in 1920 to commemorate the death of Emperor Meiji in 1912. Surrounded by 72 hectares of shady trees and various Japanese flora of the Meiji Jingu Park, it is one of Japan's most sacred and picturesque shrines. The Imperial Treasury House annex exhibits mementos, including the coronation carriage, of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Leave a Comment
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Our first visit during out tour was to Meiji Temple which was constructed by the Emperor and the Empress of Meiji age. The original temple was destroyed in the Second World War and was re-built. It is very beautiful. Leave a Comment
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Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Yoyogi Park. Shinto is Japan's ancient original religion and it reflects in Japanese life. Shinto has no founder, no holy book and no concept of religious conversion, but Shinto values harmony with nature and virtues such as a sincere heart "Magokoro". This shrine is dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken. After Emperor Meiji passed away in 1912 and Empress Shoken in 1914, Japanese people donated 100000 trees from all over Japan and overseas and they worked voluntarily to create this forest which surrounds the shrine. Thanks to sincere heart of Japanese, the shrine was established on 1 November 1920.
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