Meiji Shrine Sanshuden — Attraction in Tokyo

A quiet haven in lush greenery in busy Shibuya/Harajuku. One can escape here for a quiet moment to enjoy the beautiful surroundings after hectic shopping in the surrounding Shibuya or Harajuku areas. Very lush green vegetation with trees n flowers. Many young school children also visit as part of local school excursions. Entrance is grand with a gigantic Tori gate and once one walks into the area the atmosphere is calm cool and most relaxing. Surprising to have such a “retreat” in the busy part of town. Shrine area is good for a 45mins to 1 hour stroll. Air is refreshing probably due to all the trees n vegetation and the atmosphere is serene and calm. A delight to visit and it’s located not too far from Harajuku Station - 10-15...

Beautiful, pristinely kept shrine set amongst the leafy, green and lush backdrop of Yoyogi Park.

Stunning in all seasons, but especially Spring & Autumn when the Sakura are blooming and leaf colours are turning, a visit to Meiji Shrine is always special.

I was impressed by the crowd control measures implemented like one-way routes and the professional staff. The F&B options, small stalls, shops and amulet/charm items on sale were well laid out and...

Try to See a Ceremony! When I dropped by the area, I happened to walk into a massive ceremony, which was one of the highlights of my walking tour around Shibuya. They say that ceremonies celebrating different festivals are scheduled throughout the year. The garments, chanting and overall cultural experience of this particular ceremony in August of 2018 was awesome. Even without, the architecture, and aura of the place is special - please...