Meiji Shrine Inner Garden, Tokyo

Name: Meiji Shrine Inner Garden
Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Tokyo, 151-0052, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3379-5511

#171 among attractions in Tokyo

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The Meiji Shrine Inner Garden or Yoyogi Gyoen is a public garden adjacent to Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. The garden was once part of the suburban residences of Katō Kiyomasa and later the Ii clan during the Edo period. During the Meiji period, the garden came under the supervision of the Imperial Household Agency and named Yoyogi Gyoen and was frequently visited by Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The garden contains a tea house, an arbour, a fishing stand and an iris garden. It has an area of 83,000 square meters and is open to the public throughout the year. ()

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°40'23"N, 139°41'60"E

Address

1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho渋谷区 (明治神宮)Tokyo 151-0052 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3379-5511

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Day trips

Meiji Shrine Inner Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Hills, Shibuya Public Hall, Shibuya.

~1020 ftN
Famed Shinto shrine with a garden
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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0.6 miS
Music venue
Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo
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0.6 miS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
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0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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~1790 ftSW
Park on site of the 1964 Olympic village
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~1450 ftNE
Park
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden, Tokyo
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0.5 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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0.5 miSE
35°40'4"N • 139°42'25"E
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Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~1470 ftSE
Bridge, Architecture
Jingūbashi, Tokyo
8 min walk • Jingūbashi, lit. Shrine Bridge, also known as Harajuku Bridge or Harajuku Cosplay Bridge, is a bridge that passes over the Yamanote Line between Harajuku Station and the entrance to the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly a pedestrian bridge, it is now open to traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Meiji Shrine Inner Garden?

Nearby attractions include Yoyogikamizonochō, Tokyo (5 min walk), Meiji Shrine, Tokyo (5 min walk), Harajuku, Tokyo (7 min walk), Meiji Shrine Outer Garden, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Meiji Shrine Inner Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Meiji Shrine Inner Garden:

Train

Harajuku (7 min walk)
Sangubashi (14 min walk)

Bus

Meiji jingu • Lines: 神宮の杜ルート (7 min walk)
Harajuku Eki Iriguchi • Lines: 神宮の杜ルート (9 min walk)

Metro

Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' • Lines: C, F (12 min walk)
Kita-sando • Lines: F (13 min walk)