Meiji Jingu Museum — Attraction in Tokyo

I wanted to write a review as reading prior to the museum there were some things that I disagree with. As a English tourist I enjoyed the museum. It was a bit small (everything viewed in under an hour) but was well done. The first floor showed the construction of the arches, trees and Japanese customs for entering. The top floor has the last known drawing of the emperor (he hated photos) as well as personal items and 4k projector room which I enjoyed. It's true there wasn't much English on the second floor but most didn't require it and there was a paper giving more information for the important objects. All in all I...

The Meiji Jingu Museum, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, offers a serene atmosphere that seamlessly blends with its surroundings. Upon entering, the peaceful context of the building immediately stands out. I particularly appreciated the spacious, minimalist main lobby with just a few benches, perfect for sitting and soaking in the tranquil environment. The exhibition on Emperor Meiji is rich in detail, providing a deep insight into his life and legacy—definitely worth spending 2 hours exploring. Overall, I highly recommend this museum, especially for families...

明治神宮鎮座百年を記念して設けられた美術館です。非常にスタイリッシュでありながら明治神宮の雰囲気に溶け込むような外観です。鬱蒼として森の暗さを象徴するような外観の色とは対照的に、中はとても広く且つ明るく、ホールや休憩スペース等では外の光をふんだんに取り入れるような造りになっています。 1階は、明治神宮の1年を通して行われる行事の紹介や参拝のマナー、明治神宮が如何に今の姿になり、そしてどのように維持されているのかが紹介されています。展示の合間に明治天皇や昭憲皇太后の1年を通した和歌が飾られており、歌を通して1年の営みの変遷を窺い知ることができます。2階は明治天皇や昭憲皇太后のゆかりの品々が展示されており、一部は特別企画ごとに展示の内容を変えています。 展示の数や規模を見る上では、1,000円と言う拝観料はやや高いように思います。英語での説明も併記されておりますが、特に2階の展示はその量が少なく、明治神宮自体は海外からの観光客は多いですが、この美術館は敬遠さえる可能性があります。少なくとも後者は今後の工夫が必要だと思います。

The museum was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Meiji Shrine. The exterior of the museum is very stylish and seems to blend in with the atmosphere of Meiji Shrine. In contrast to the dense color of the exterior, which symbolizes the darkness of the forest, the inside of the museum is very spacious and bright, and the halls and rest areas are designed to let in plenty of light from the outside. On the first floor, you can learn about the events that take place at Meiji Shrine throughout the year, the etiquette of visiting the shrine, how Meiji Shrine became what it is today, and how it is maintained. The second floor displays items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and some of the exhibits are changed for special events. In terms of the number and scale of the exhibits, I think the 1,000 yen fee is a bit high. Although there are explanations in English, the amount of information on display, especially on the second floor, is small. Although Meiji Shrine itself attracts many tourists from overseas, some tourists may be avoided this museum. At the very least, the latter needs to be improved...