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Meiji Jingu shrine

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The Meiji Jingu shrine, located in a wooded park area next to Yoyogi Park, is Tokyo's most important Shinto shrine. It was built in 1920 to house the remains of the Meiji emperor and his wife. It quickly became a pilgrimage centre for Japan's right wing militarists, was destroyed by the USA in 1945 and rebuilt in 1958. The shrine is an interesting, peaceful and worthwhile visiting destination in western Tokyo.

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01 Wooden Torii gate
02 Sake rice wine barrels
03 Sake rice wine barrels
04 Lantern
01 Wooden Torii gate
02 Sake rice wine barrels
03 Sake rice wine barrels
04 Lantern
05 Japanese in suits and kimono
06 Wooden Torii gate and court
07 Wooden Torii gate
08 Ablution fountain with bamboo cups
05 Japanese in suits and kimono
06 Wooden Torii gate and court
07 Wooden Torii gate
08 Ablution fountain with bamboo cups
09 Pavilion to inner sanctuary
10 Pavilion to inner sanctuary
11 Panoramic view of inner court
09 Pavilion to inner sanctuary
10 Pavilion to inner sanctuary
11 Panoramic view of inner court
12 Votive tablets for personal prayers
13 Votive tablets for personal prayers
14 Gate to inner sanctuary
15 Front doors to the inner sanctuary
16 Praying pilgrims
12 Votive tablets for personal prayers
13 Votive tablets for personal prayers
14 Gate to inner sanctuary
15 Front doors to the inner sanctuary
16 Praying pilgrims
17 Inner sanctuary pavilion
18 Bronze roof of inner sanctuary pavilion
19 Bronze roof of inner sanctuary pavilion
20 Japanese schoolgirls in uniform
17 Inner sanctuary pavilion
18 Bronze roof of inner sanctuary pavilion
19 Bronze roof of inner sanctuary pavilion
20 Japanese schoolgirls in uniform
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