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[Tokyo Sightseeing] A healing forest in the middle of Tokyo! Visit Meiji Shrine⛩️

Meiji Shrine, located in Harajuku, Tokyo, is a healing shrine surrounded by a vast forest, even though it is located in the middle of the city. This popular shrine is visited by many worshippers every year, and you can spend your time relaxing while enjoying the history, nature, and sacred atmosphere. It enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and is famous as a shrine that many people visit, especially on New Year's Day. 1. Refresh yourself at the lush shrine 🌱 The most distinctive feature of Meiji Shrine is the vast forest, which is hard to believe is in the middle of Tokyo. Surrounded by trees that have been carefully cultivated for about 100 years, just strolling around the shrine is soothing. The long approach from Omotesando is bathed in sunlight, and just walking through it will refresh your mind. It is a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some quiet time. 2. A solemn space where you can experience history and tradition The main hall is simple yet has a solemn atmosphere, and you can feel the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture✨ The people who visit the shrine are serious, and it is such a sacred space that you naturally want to calm your mind and pray. 3. Benefits for weddings and matchmaking💗 Meiji Shrine often holds traditional Japanese Shinto weddings, and you can often meet beautiful brides and grooms in Japanese attire. It is also said to have the benefit of marital harmony and matchmaking, and many people visit the shrine hoping for the fulfillment of love. Meiji Shrine is a precious place where nature and history are in harmony in the city. Why not take a break from your busy daily life and visit to heal your heart? Thank you for reading to the end. If you have been there! Or if you have other recommended spots! We look forward to your comments. In addition, all the photos posted here were taken by myself, and unauthorized use and reproduction are prohibited. #Shrine #Meiji Shrine #Tokyo sightseeing
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Posted: Oct 7, 2024
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