Harajuku – Popular places for hatsumode (New Year’s visit to a shrine) in Tokyo No. 1: Meiji Jingu, the most visited shrine in Japan
Basic Info.
The Meiji Jingu Shrine was established in 1920. With over 3million visitors, it is the most popular shrine for hatsumode (New Year’s visit to a shrine) in all of Japan. Many events are held through out the year. Its garden is also famous as a power spot.
Spot Info.
・Name: Meiji Jingu Shrine
・Travel time (approx.): Closest station – 1min. from JR Harajuku Station
25min. from JR Tokyo Station, 5min. from JR Shinjuku Station
・Schedule:
◇Opening hours during New Year’s
Opening information:
New Year’s Eve 6: 40-0: 00 * New Year’s Eve-New Year’s Day will not be visited all night.
New Year’s Day 0:00 to 18:30
2nd from 6:40 to 18:00
3rd from 6:40 to 18:00
4th 6:40 ~ 17:30
5th 6:40 ~ 16:20
◇Events:
1/1 Hatsumode
1/1 Saitansai
https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/hatsumoude/
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English-Meiji Jingu
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/index.html
日本語-明治神宮
Area Info.
日本語・English-渋谷区観光協会・Shibuya City Tourism Association hhttp://www.shibuyakukanko.jp/
Photo Info.
ⒸMeiji Jingu Shrine
