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Meiji Jingu

A sight in Harajuku, Tokyo, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Meiji Jingu in Harajuku, Tokyo
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Why go

Forested Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji, steps from Harajuku station.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Tokyo, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, 1.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Harajuku
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Tokyo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Large garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles; prime cherry blossom spot.

    Outdoors · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Omoide Yokocho

    Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.

    Food · 1.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Shibuya Crossing

    The world's busiest scramble crossing, best seen from above and then crossed yourself.

    Sight · 1.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Shibuya Sky

    Open-air rooftop deck 230 m up Shibuya Scramble Square with 360-degree views.

    Sight · 2.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Six narrow lanes packed with 200+ tiny bars, each seating a handful.

    Drinks · 2.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Tonki

    Meguro tonkatsu counter since 1939, cooks working in a calm open kitchen.

    Food · 4.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Meiji Jingu is a stop on our Japan Golden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Tokyo

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When to go

Average daily highs in Tokyo run from 8°C in January to 31°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Meiji Jingu itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Tokyo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tokyo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Meiji Jingu, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
Coordinates
35.67640, 139.69933
Destination
Tokyo, Japan
Website
meijijingu.or.jp

Meiji Jingu: quick answers

How much time do you need at Meiji Jingu?

Plan on about an hour at Meiji Jingu. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Meiji Jingu?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Meiji Jingu free?

Yes, we list Meiji Jingu as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Meiji Jingu?

Meiji Jingu is at 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan, in Harajuku. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Meiji Jingu?

Meiji Jingu appears on Japan Golden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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