Meiji Jingū Audio Guide
Explore Meiji Jingū with Stanza's guided offline audio tour.
About the Tour
Meiji Jingū is a prominent Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shōken, and is surrounded by a vast forest.
What you will hear
Jingu Bashi Bridge
This historic stone bridge serves as the symbolic threshold between the bustling Harajuku district and the sacred forest of Meiji Jingu.
Jingu Bridge
Welcome to a bridge that serves as a physical gateway between the modern energy of Harajuku and the quiet, sacred forest of Meiji Jingu.
The Great Torii Gate (Otorii)
Standing 12 meters high, this is the largest wooden torii gate in Japan, constructed from 1,500-year-old Taiwanese cypress.
Meiji Jingu Grand Torii Gate
Standing 12 meters tall, this massive structure is the largest wooden Torii gate in Japan, greeting visitors with impressive scale.
Barrels of French Bourgogne Wine
An unusual sight in a Shinto shrine, these barrels were donated by French wineries to honor Emperor Meiji’s embrace of Western culture.
Barrels of French Burgundy Wine
Unexpectedly, rows of French wine barrels stand here, representing Emperor Meiji’s role in bridging Japanese tradition and Western modernity.
Sake Barrel Offerings
These 'kazaridaru' (decorative barrels) are donated by sake brewers from across Japan to show respect to the enshrined spirits.
Barrels of Sake Wrapped in Straw
Opposite the wine, a vibrant wall of straw-wrapped sake barrels represents the collective prayers of brewers from across the Japanese islands.
Meiji Shrine Inner Garden
A serene garden that pre-dates the shrine, once used by the Emperor and Empress for private walks and iris viewing.
Meiji Shrine Inner Garden
This tranquil landscape was specifically created as a private retreat for Empress Shōken, offering a peaceful space for reflection.
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