# Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine honours Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and sits within a planted forest of some 100,000 trees beside Harajuku.

## About Meiji Shrine

Despite the busy district next door, its wooded paths stay hushed.

## Nearest station to Meiji Shrine

The nearest station to Meiji Shrine is Sangubashi, about 7 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Kita-sando (8 minutes on foot), Harajuku (8 minutes on foot) and Minami-Shinjuku (10 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- Sangubashi — 7 min walk
- [Kita-sando](/stations/kita-sando.md) — 8 min walk
- [Harajuku](/stations/harajuku.md) — 8 min walk
- Minami-Shinjuku — 10 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Related landmarks

- [Yoyogi Park](/landmarks/yoyogi-park.md)
- [Takeshita Street](/landmarks/takeshita-street.md)

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Fukutoshin Line](/lines/fukutoshin.md)
- [Yamanote Line](/lines/yamanote.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Shrine
- **Also known as:** 明治神宮, Meiji Jingu
- **Coordinates:** 35.6764, 139.6993
- **Official website:** https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)