Religious Building · Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōke. Built 1920.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architect | Itō Chūta |
| Coordinates | 35.6761° N, 139.6992° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Meiji Shrine is known for
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōke.
About Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto.
History
After the emperor's death in 1912, the Japanese Diet passed a resolution to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration. An iris garden in an area of Tokyo where Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken had been known to visit was chosen as the building's location. Construction began in 1915 under Itō Chūta, and the shrine was built in the traditional nagare-zukuri style, using primarily Japanese cypress and copper.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Meiji Shrine website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tokyo International Airport (HND) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 10.0 miles away
- Narita International Airport (NRT) · Narita, Japan · 39.2 miles away
- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) · Omitama, Japan · 53.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meiji Shrine?
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōke.
Where is Meiji Shrine located?
Meiji Shrine is in Tokyo, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.6761° N, 139.6992° E.
How do I get to Meiji Shrine?
The nearest town is Tokyo, and the nearest airport is Tokyo International Airport (HND), about 10.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Meiji Shrine built?
Meiji Shrine was built 1920.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Shrine — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q287165 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.