Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. The vast 700,000-square-meter shrine grove is a man-made forest created with the aim of creating an “eternal grove” by planting approximately 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan for the construction of Meiji Jingu Shrine.　

Here, you can heal away from the busy city of Tokyo and enjoy dive deep in Japanese culture.

After visiting the shrine, return to the approach and stroll through the Meiji Jingu Gyoen, which stretches to the south of the main shrine. Admission to the garden requires a 500-yen maintenance fee.

The area is approximately 83,000 square meters. The garden includes Kakuuntei, Shobu-da (iris field), Kiyomasa-no-ido (well), and others. The garden can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons, with fresh greenery in spring, autumn leaves in fall, and camellias in winter.

Don't forget to pick up some souvenirs to remember your visit. Next to the Meiji Jingu Museum is “Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu” with restaurants, cafes, and a food court. Among them, be sure to check out the souvenirs available at the “Mori” store. The shop offers a variety of items perfect for souvenirs and souvenirs of your visit to the shrine.

The “Meiji Jingu Monaka” (6 pieces/1,600 yen), baked in the shape of a chrysanthemum, is characterized by its moderately sweet Ogura-an (sweet bean paste) and crispy baked skin. We also recommend the “Omikiminidaru” (2,090 yen) and other lucky charms.