亮点
- Pass under Japan's largest wooden myojin torii gate
- New Year's Eve countdown as the gates open through the night
- Draw an omikuji and buy a hamaya arrow charm
由来与背景
Founded in 1920, Meiji Jingu enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken amid a man-made forest of some 100,000 donated trees, and has been Japan's hatsumode capital for over a century.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- By Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote) and Meiji-jingumae Station (Tokyo Metro). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
温馨提示
Avoid the 0:00–3:00 peak; arrive early on Jan 2 or 3 for a calmer worship.
交通
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) — 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo