Meiji Shrine - Tokyo - Japan

Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. The shrine was built in 1920 to commemorate the lives of the two imperial figures. The shrine grounds are located in a large forested area of 175 acres, and the shrine itself is composed of two main buildings, the Naien and the Gaien. The Naien is the inner precinct, which is home to the shrine buildings, including the honden (main hall), the heiden (offering hall), and the haiden (worship hall). The Gaien is the outer precinct, which includes the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, the Meiji Jingu Stadium, and the Meiji Jingu Gaien National Garden. The shrine is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, and is especially crowded during New Year's and other special occasions.