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Meiji Jingu Shrine is Shinto Shrine which is worshiped Meiji Emperor and Empress.
Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Harajuku, Tokyo. It is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. The shrine was completed and dedicated in 1920, eight years after Emperor Meiji’s death and six years after the death of Empress Shoken. The shrine is situated in a large forested area covering over 70 hectares (around 170 acres). The forest consists of approximately 100,000 trees donated by people from all over Japan, making it a peaceful oasis in the heart of Tokyo. Visitors enter through massive torii gates and walk along wide gravel paths surrounded by tall trees. The main shrine buildings are constructed in the traditional nagare-zukuri style and are a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors. Meiji Jingu is a significant site for traditional Japanese weddings, and many couples choose to hold Shinto ceremonies there. It also draws large crowds during hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year, with millions of visitors coming to pray for good fortune.
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