Yoyogi Park and Meji Shrine

Meji Shrine Gardens, Shibafu Park, Yoyogi National Gymanasium, Shibuya


Yoyogi Park, between Shinjuku and Shibuya, is one of the largest parks in central Tokyo. In 1964 it was the center of the summer Olympics, and during the occupation in 1945 it housed the US military barracks. Today it is popular park to stroll, and on Sundays a place for entertainment with rock music and comedians. It is very pleasant to visit during cherry blossom in spring. Meji Shrine (Meji Jingu), founded in 1920, is situated in a forest just North of Yoyogi Park. It is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. Meji Shrine has been visited by many foreign politicans. The shrine is surrounded by gardens and forests, as a Northern extension of Yoyogi Park. The Northernmost part is Shibafu Park, with views towards the skyscrapers. NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building, one of Tokyo’s greatest landmarks with its 272m clock spire, can clearly be seen. As a first time visitior, it can be quite hard to figure out where Meji Shrine's gardens end and the Yoyogi Park begins, since it is grown together.

Yoyogi National Gymnasium at the edge of Yoyogi Park is famous for its roof design by Kenzo Tange, hosting swimming events in the 1964 summer Olympics, now used for hockey, futsal and basketball.

 

MEJI SHRINE AND GARDENS:

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YOYOGI PARK:

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SHIBUYA AROUND YOYOGI:

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