Meiji Jingu

Meiji Shrine is a beautiful escape from the energy of Tokyo. Walking through the towering forest and massive torii gates creates a sense of peace that makes you forget you’re in one of the world’s largest cities. The grounds are immaculately maintained, and the atmosphere is calm, spiritual, and incredibly relaxing. The highlight of my visit was the iris garden. The seasonal blooms add stunning color to the landscape, and the traditional garden setting makes it feel like stepping into another era. The paths are easy to explore, and there are plenty of quiet spots to stop and appreciate the sc

Meiji Jingu is an incredibly peaceful place even though it’s located in the heart of Tokyo. The pathway to the shrine is surrounded by a large forest, making it feel far away from the busy city. The walk toward the main shrine itself is a calming experience. The area is very clean, well maintained and filled with a serene spiritual atmosphere. Definitely a great place to relax, enjoy nature and experience authentic Japanese culture.

Peaceful, serene and a perfect place to take in a little culture. The main attraction is a the Shinto shire in the centre, which is stunning. There is a Buddhist temple on site too but we didn't go. It gets a little "touristy" at places, which is good on one level, because there's cafes and a resturant and plenty of amenities. I mean the place is rather large. Walking to the temple proper will take you 15 minutes. There's a dusting of the commercial to it at places too. I mean it's a tourist hot spot and maintaining that level of beauty takes cash and the have to earn it somehow. Overall, a ni

An unforgettable visit and a absolute must-do ! We had an amazing time visiting this place during our trip to Japan ! It is a total must-see for any tourist. The shrine is absolutely beautiful and surrounded by a deeply peaceful and relaxing forest. Best of all, it is fully accessible to everyone and completely free to enter, which is an extra reason to visit ! If you collect stamps, you will find different commemorative stamps on-site to add to your stamp books or temple notebooks. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants right there to satisfy any needs. We highly recommend it , it

Meiji Jingu was a really nice change of pace compared to the busy streets of Tokyo. As soon as you walk through the big torii gate and enter the forest path, it suddenly becomes really quiet and peaceful. The walk through the park to the shrine is beautiful and feels almost like you’ve left the city for a while. The shrine itself is impressive, but honestly the calm atmosphere and nature around it were just as memorable. We also got our temple book and first temple stamp here, which makes the experience even better.