Beautiful shrine in bustling Tokyo

The Meiji Shrine is a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the middle of bustling Tokyo. You can enter from the rear of Harajuku station and it’s the perfect place to escape the crowds of downtown Tokyo. The park itself is over 170 acres and it’s full of lush greenery, you can explore the winding paths or follow the main route to the shrine. The shrine is a tribute to Emperor Meiji, originally built over 100 years ago and reconstructed after it was destroyed in WW2. The shrine itself is set inside a huge courtyard with imposing trees, for a small donation you can write a message on a wooden plaque and place it near the trees. The best time is the morning to avoid the crowds, we started at the bottom from Harajuku station and then worked our way up through the park. Heading out the top of the park for food around Yoyogi station. #tokyotrip #history #tokyo #japan