We've been to the beautiful Meiji Shrine 2 or 3 times since living here, but I just realized that I've never posted about it! Meiji Shrine is truly a sanctuary in the heart of Shibuya. Entering the grounds, it's hard to believe that you've just walked off a busy Tokyo street!
The entrance is marked by a giant torii gate and once you pass through, you continue along a long, wide path through a beautiful forest.
It's amazing how peaceful and serene the grounds are, since literally just outside the entrance is the Harajuku train station, which is always bustling and noisy! Halfway along the path on the way towards the shrine is another giant torii gate. This is one of my all-time favorites. It stands so tall and majestically, and I love the natural wood.
Upon approaching the shrine, there's a fountain of holy water to cleanse your hands, and then there are three or four other buildings in addition to the main shrine.
And, if you visit Meiji Shrine on a Sunday afternoon (especially in nice weather), you're likely to see a wedding procession! We've been lucky enough to see weddings two times that we've visited! Seeing the brides in their traditional bridal clothing is fascinating! And so beautiful!
To get to Meiji Shrine, go to the Harajuku train station, and the entrance to the shrine grounds are just across the bridge when you get out of the station! (Cross the bridge and go right; Yoyogi Park is to your left!) GPS Coordinates: 35.676633, 139.699347
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