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Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu · 明治神宮
For a wooded walk in Harajuku, visit Meiji Jingu. Enter through the south entrance and follow the path to the main shrine to pay your respects. Afterward, continue to Harajuku's shopping streets.
Official Meiji Jingu FAQ and free worship Gate opening information Shrine access
Visitor information
Address
〒151-8557 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町1-1
1-1, Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
No admission ticket is required for general worship in the grounds. Meiji Jingu's garden and museum each charge a separate ¥500 admission fee.
Opening hours
The grounds open year-round, with monthly gate hours tied to sunrise and sunset. October hours are 5:40 AM–4:40 PM. The garden, museum, and other facilities may have shorter hours; check them separately.
What to see at Meiji Jingu
Follow the wooded approach to the main shrine
Enter from the south entrance on the Harajuku side and walk to the main shrine. The entrance is close to the station, but the shrine itself is farther into the grounds. Allow time for the walk in both directions and your visit.
How to get to Meiji Jingu
Head to the south entrance from JR Harajuku Station or Meiji-jingumae Subway Station Exit 2. The entrance is about one minute from the station; the main shrine is at least another 10-minute walk inside.
Visit tips
Check closing time for a late-afternoon visit
Gate opening and closing times change by month. If you plan to visit after exploring Harajuku later in the day, check that month's last worship time first.
If you also want to visit the garden and museum
You can visit the garden and museum separately from general worship in the grounds. Each charges admission and may close earlier than the grounds, so check their operating details as well.
Official Meiji Jingu FAQ and free worship Official Meiji Jingu Museum information
Questions about Meiji Jingu
How long is the walk from Harajuku Station to Meiji Jingu's main shrine?
The south entrance is about one minute from the station, then the main shrine is at least another 10-minute walk into the grounds. From Meiji-jingumae Subway Station, use Exit 2 for the south entrance.
Sources
- Official Meiji Jingu FAQ and free worship ·
- Gate opening information ·
- Shrine access ·
- Official Meiji Jingu Museum information ·
- Official shrine access illustration ·
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