Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
Take a peaceful walk through a beautiful forested path leading to Meiji Shrine, Tokyo's most important Shinto shrine. Learn about Japanese spiritual practices and enjoy the serene atmosphere away from the city's hustle.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden, or Meiji Jingu Gyoen, a sanctuary of profound historical and aesthetic significance nestled within the sprawling evergreen forest of the Meiji Shrine. To enter this space is to step…
Listen in the app2The First Torii: Threshold of the Sacred Forest
Our journey begins at the massive Torii gate that marks the entrance to the Meiji Shrine grounds. This gate, constructed from ancient cedar trees estimated to be over seventeen hundred years old, serves as a gateway between the…
Listen in the app3The Kazaridaru: A Wall of Sacred Sake
As we walk toward the garden entrance, we encounter one of the most visually striking displays on the grounds: the 'Kazaridaru' or decorative sake barrels. These colorful, straw-bound barrels are donated annually by sake brewers…
Listen in the app4The North Gate and the Stroll Path
Entering the Imperial Garden itself through the North Gate, we find ourselves on a winding path that embodies the 'Kaiyu-shiki' style. This garden was specifically designed to provide Empress Shoken with a variety of natural…
Listen in the app5The Iris Pond: A Symphony of Purple
The centerpiece of the garden is undoubtedly the Iris Pond, or 'Iris Garden.' In the month of June, this area becomes a breathtaking sea of purple, blue, and white, with over fifteen hundred individual iris plants of one hundred…
Listen in the app6Kakuuntei: The Tea House of Elegant Clouds
Overlooking the Iris Pond sits the Kakuuntei, a traditional wooden tea house. Its name translates to 'Tea House of the Elegant Clouds,' a poetic reference to its elevated position and the peaceful atmosphere it provides. …
Listen in the app7Kiyomasa’s Well: A Source of Spiritual Energy
Deep within the garden lies its most mysterious and legendary feature: Kiyomasa’s Well. This is a rare natural spring well, named after Kato Kiyomasa, a famous sixteenth-century samurai and military architect who once owned this…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden, we are left with a sense of the profound peace that can be found in the intersection of history and nature. This garden is more than a horticultural display; it…
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What is Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden?
Meiji Shrine Imperial Garden is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6740, 139.6986 |
| Last updated |
