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Meiji Shrine
Tokyo, Japan
60
min visit
Nestled within a serene forested sanctuary in the heart of bustling Shibuya, Meiji Shrine honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken with reverent simplicity and natural beauty. The walk through towering cryptomeria trees creates an almost meditative passage from urban Tokyo into a peaceful spiritual realm. This deeply beloved shrine captures the essence of traditional Shinto worship while remaining one of Japan's most visited religious sites.
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