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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Harajuku)
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays for quiet paths and cleaner photos; late afternoon light through the cedar forest is also beautiful.
Budget tips
Shrine grounds are free to enter, the Meiji Jingu Inner Garden requires about 500 yen; carry cash for the garden, shrine offerings, and small souvenirs.
Recommended for
Cultural travelers, Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Families
Plan your visit
45-90 min
About
Hurtige fakta: En stille skov midt i byens summen byder på brede grusstier og en beroligende duft af cedertræ, så besøget føles som et øjebliks tilbagetrækning fra larmen udenfor. Mange par vælger stedet til traditionelle shinto-bryllupper, og de rækker af torii-porte sammen med håndskrevne ema-plader giver ofte uventede, smukke fotomotiver.
Højdepunkter: Gå gennem den 1,5 kilometer lange skovsti, og du mærker, hvordan cirka 100.000 træer fra 365 arter skærmer stien, så lyset bliver grønt og mosduften mildner byens larm. Langs vejen står rækker af farverige sake- og vintønder, kaldet kazaridaru, med navne som Gekkeikan malet i sort, og på weekenderne passerer ofte autentiske shinto-brude i hvide kimonoer med røde læber og sorte hatte.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, paths are gravel and can be uneven after rain.
- Enter via the Omotesando or Kita-sando gates to avoid the busiest Harajuku entrance on weekends.
- Photograph the massive torii near Harajuku Station and the straight tree-lined approach for iconic shots.
- Arrive before 9:30 on weekdays to dodge tour buses and catch morning rituals with fewer people.
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Tokyo, Japan
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (2)
4.0Visited at 2pm and it was packed, paths were crowded and photos were tough. Free entry is nice but the souvenir shops felt overpriced, the quiet back paths saved the visit.
Arrived at 8am and had almost no line. The shrine grounds are free and the 500 yen Inner Garden was worth it for the peace and cherry blossoms; avoid noon crowds.
