Meiji Jingu Gaien

I had the chance to witness the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival, where 10,000 fireworks were launched into the summer night sky. It was absolutely amazing, one of those quintessential Tokyo summer experiences. I actually watched it from The Prince Gallery Kioicho Hotel, which gave me the perfect vantage point to enjoy the entire show in comfort. Truly unforgettable.

A truly special place. This sanctuary embodies peace, celebrating the delicate balance between us and the natural world. It's so quiet and calming, with just the gentle birdsong filling the air. You can't help but feel completely at ease here.

I came here on the night of November 29, 2024. The leaves were so beautiful—bright yellow—but it was super crowded. Still, the view was stunning. The main path was full of people since the road was closed to cars. If you want to take photos, I think it’s better to come in the morning🤔

I came at 10:20am although i heard somewhere to come at 9am. Regardless cars kept coming till 1pm. Bingo sports is not too far from here, just take ginza line going from g6 to g4

So comfortable landscape, because of many trees and flowers such as “Ginkgo Tree Street” as well as so active atmosphere because of many sports facilities such as “Meiji Gingu Baseball Stadium”.

Rather disappointing. The Ginko trees we’re looking lovely but the fountain had been drained and was not operational. Unfortunately there were many supercars “showing off” making lots of noise with the usual impressionable gaupers in attendance.

If you find yourself around this area during the fall period, be sure to take a short walk around the park to admire the vibrant autumn foliage and enjoy the cool breeze that mother nature has to offer. That said, I wouldn't purposefully travel here since there are many other spots around the city that are just as, if not more scenic. The park also gets pretty crowded if you come during peak hours.

Shinto shrine dedicated to the divine soul of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, established November 1920. It is surrounded by a beautiful forest and gardens; around 100,000 trees have been donated from all over Japan and planted by volunteers. The moment you walk in, passing the main gate, you will feel transferred to a different Tokyo- more peaceful, in balance with nature. The smell of trees, gentle cool and humid air and shade in the summer will help to rest from the heat, smell of pine in a winter will ease your breath. Don’t miss the inner garden (gyoen) that existed during Emperor Meiji life. The story says that he actually designed iris garden, small pond and paths for the Empress, to give her ‘fresh energy’. There is also a restaurant, a cafe and the vending machines if you want to stop for a refreshment. I recommend matcha latte (both hot and cold)- as I keep coming back for another one If you want to buy a charm or souvenir, there are 2 places on the grounds, that you can get it- one by the cafe and the other one on a way to exit towards Yoyogi station.