Meiji Jingu Temple

Cozy, quiet and peaceful place. Where you can be in harmony with yourself and the world. Enjoy the beauty of pristine nature, visit the Meiji Jingu Temple, located in the most picturesque corner of Tokyo (Kamizono-cho Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku).

The temple was founded in early November 1920. Its area is 708200 m2. To be in harmony with yourself and nature will help a magnificent garden, which contains all varieties of shrubs and trees grown in Japan. More than 100,000 shrubs and trees donated by Japanese residents. The unusual style of architecture (Nagarazukuri style) is striking. During the construction of the temple, cypress from Kiso was used.

In the Azekurazukuri style of natural stone, a treasury museum building was built, located in the northern part of the temple territory.

The temple contains objects from the reign of Emperor Meiji. The Outer Garden (built in 1926) is located 1.13 km from the inner garden, and is the center for Japanese sports. The area of the garden is 311600 m2. On the territory of the garden there is an art gallery, more than 80 frescoes showing the events of the life of the Emperor and his family.

Also in the corner of this garden is the Meiji Wedding Hall, where Shinto wedding ceremonies are held. Every vacationer in Tokyo should definitely visit such a paradise.