Meiji Jingu Gyoen — Attraction in Tokyo

It is little bit hard to notice when walking along the approach road towards Meiji Shrine, but there is a narrow road heading to the left in front of Otorii. That is the east gate entrance of the Meiji Shrine Gyoen. In addition, there is north gate entrance even after the torii. At the gate Pay 500 yen for cooperation money and enter the garden. The main road of shrine is crowded with a lot of people, but it gets quiet as soon as entering the garden. As we go a little, we can see the elegant woddy building on the right side of the forest. It is said Kakuuntei and it was a resting place of Empress Dowager Empress (Emperor Meiji). From Kakuuntei, overlooking the large pond ahead of the large garden where azaleas were planted in places. It is a really wonderful view. It is surrounded by deep trees, and you can not see any extra things such as buildings. Ther is silince except footsteps of few visitors and birds' voices, and outside is siled. Is here the center of Tokyo? Unfortunately when I visited the flower season was over and the autumn leaves were still early. If I was Fujiwara Teika (encient japanese poet), When I look around I am lazy with both flowers and autumn leaves The evening of fall in the Meiji Sukiya house. Or maybe .... However, as there is nothing, I can feel apology / loneliness. As you go along the quiet pond, you will find Irish field. Going further, there is Kiyoshi well that Kato Kiyomasa (the person who opened Edo) has dug up. In the dark woods the springs that spring up with conch are a mysterious atmosphere. Next time I would like to visit the garden at the time of flowers. It will be different atmosphere...

We were visiting Japan for the first time, and one of the staff there was very kind and generous. We went on the day of sudden rush of rain, so much that other cities got flooded. My partner still wanted to go see the garden despite the crazy rain, and it was so hot earlier that day that I eat walking around with a dress and flip flops. Since my partner still wanted to see the garden while it was pouring rain, the staff let me wait in the mini ticket both which had a small roof top. When my partner came back, he was so soaked that he took off his now see through shirt, and wring the water out of it. It was like a soaked shirt. One of the staff who was an elder Japanese local, felt so bad for us (we only had 1 umbrella to share) that he GIFTED an umbrella that he let my partner borrow during the garden viewing. We brought that umbrella home can to Canada, and every time I look at it, it reminded me now badly I want to go back to Japan because the people...

The gardens, paths, and structures surrounding the Meiji Jingu shrine are absolutely beautiful, and honestly some of the best public spaces in the city of Tokyo in my opinion. It’s more densely forested and enjoyable than the gardens surrounding the Imperial Palace, and it’s more well-kept than some of the other public parks in Shibuya and Shinjuku.

I loved walking through the paths, looking at the impressive architecture, archways, and the austere design on the primary shrine in the center of the gardens. It’s a very peaceful and relaxing place, and is large enough that you can get some decent exercise by walking about in the park.

If you want to visit public parks in Tokyo, this one should be at the top...