Meiji Jingu is located in the busy heart of Tokyo and is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, representing Japan's history and culture. As soon as you enter, the vast forest and tidy paths create a sense of natural peace and harmony.
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Meiji Jingu Museum
This museum exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of Meiji Jingu Shrine.
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The Meiji Jingu Museum, which stands quietly on the approach in the Meiji Jingu precinct, lined with giant trees, opened in 2019 as a memorial service for the 100th anniversary of Meiji Jingu establishment. The museum preserves and exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of Meiji Jingu Shrine.
The Meiji Jingu Museum was designed by Kengo Kuma. The gently sloping roof is characteristic of the building that blends harmoniously with the lush greenery of the Jingu forest. The second-floor Treasures Gallery displays rare items such as the "Rokutobiki gisosha (Imperial carriage), the carriage in which Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken rode on the day of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan, and a portrait of the Emperor and Empress painted by Italian artist Edoardo Chiossone.
The second floor also houses a special exhibition room with regularly changing content that presents special or themed exhibitions, while the "Mori-no tenjishitsu (Forest Exhibition Room)" on the first floor introduces the history and daily activities of Meiji Jingu through models and videos, and is a recommended place to visit before visiting the main shrine.
Highlights
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The museum is located on the approach in the Meiji Jingu precinct.
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The museum preserves and exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of the shrine.
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Special and themed exhibitions are held regularly.
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Kengo Kuma was in charge of the architectural design.
Photos
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Exterior of the museum in harmony with the forest.
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Open the main lobby with the greenery of the forest in front of your eyes.
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The history of Meiji Jingu is explained with displays and videos in the "Mori-no tenjishitsu (Forest Exhibition Hall)”.
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Exhibits valuable items such as the national ceremonial carriage used by Emperor Meiji on the day of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan.
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The Treasure House reopened to the public in 2021 after restoration work was completed (Normally closed. Open to the public about twice a year)
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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No. However, explanatory materials are available for some of the permanent exhibits.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes.
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Is there a restaurant or cafe?
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There are no restaurants or cafes in the Meiji Jingu Museum. Please use Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu on the grounds.
Reviews
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This museum is a masterpiece by the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The traditional machiya-style design blends perfectly with the surrounding forest. Combined with the peaceful and sacred atmosphere of Meiji Jingu, it's definitely worth taking your time to appreciate and soak in the whole vibe.
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The Meiji Jingu Museum blends right into the surrounding forest. The way the building and the environment are separated gives it a fresh and unique vibe. I felt so peaceful here~ I really love this place~
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The Meiji Jingu Museum, designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, blends Zen aesthetics with the lush forest. It not only creates a sense of harmony, but the origin of this forest is truly inspiring—it was once a barren land, but was miraculously transformed into a vast green space.
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The Meiji Jingu Museum has a lot of different artifacts and historical items on display. You can learn about the history of Meiji Jingu and see some really interesting exhibits.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 明治神宮ミュージアム
- Postal Code
- 151-0052
- Address
- 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03‐3379‐5875
- Closed
- Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday), exhibition change periods
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 4:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
- Admission
- 1,000 yen for adults, 900 yen for high school students and younger, free for children under elementary school age
- Directions
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1) 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station on JR lines
2) 5 min. walk from Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)