Meiji Jingu Shrine, the most popular shrine in Tokyo, Japan

#TokyoTravel #100WaysToTravel #Meiji Jingu Shrine is the most visited shrine in Japan. It has a history of over a hundred years and is a must-visit attraction for Tokyo tourists. It enshrines Emperor #Meiji and Empress #Shoken. It covers an area of ​​700,000 square meters. The entire shrine is covered by a dense sea of ​​trees and is adjacent to the famous cherry blossom viewing spot Yoyogi Park. It can be called an urban oasis for Tokyo people. Meiji Jingu Shrine is located in the center of Tokyo, in Harajuku between Shinjuku and Shibuya. It can be combined with shopping trips. It is loved by men and women, young and old. Whether you are shopping from Takeshita Street or Omotesando, you can stop by Meiji Jingu Shrine on the way. Entering from the Harajuku Exit, the first thing you see is a giant torii gate, which is 12 meters high, 17 meters wide, 1.2 meters in diameter, and weighs a whopping 13 tons. I heard that the wood used was red cypress from Alishan, Taiwan! On the way to the main hall, you will see Emperor Meiji’s spectacular collection: a huge amount of Japanese sake and oak barrel-aged foreign wine! I didn't expect Emperor Meiji to like drinking foreign liquor XD The more notable attractions in the inner garden include the golden torii in front of the main hall, the couple's kusu praying for marriage, the Kiyomasa well that absorbs the essence of Mount Fuji, the turtle stone that is the guardian of the north, and the unique chrysanthemum emblem with only 12 petals. If you are lucky, you may have the opportunity to see newlyweds holding a "Shinzen-style" wedding here, which is both solemn and lively. If you like architecture and history, you can buy a ticket for ¥1,000 yen to enter the #MeijiJinguMuseum designed by #KengoKuma and integrated with nature. The collection is the artifacts moved from the Treasure Hall. #Meiji Jingu Shrine Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557 Japan #TokyoExploreStore #TokyoAttractions #TokyoWalk #MeijiJingu #TokyoTravel #100TravelWays