Meiji Shrine

A shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, enshrining Emperor Meiji, founded in 1920. Located in virgin forest, offering a sacred space removed from urban hustle. Approximately 3 million visitors annually, one of Japan's most important shrines. Highest number of New Year visitors in Japan.

A shrine in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Established in 1920, it is surrounded by approximately 700,000 trees—the largest forest within an urban area. With approximately 3 million annual visitors and Japan's highest New Year shrine visits, it symbolizes modern Japan. It exemplifies the fusion of nature conservation and tradition within an urban environment.

An artificial forest of approximately 100,000 trees over 100 years old surrounding Meiji Shrine in Tokyo's Shibuya ward. Created in 1920 and cultivated by countless pilgrims over generations, it represents a unique forest-maintenance relationship. Attracting approximately 3 million visitors annually, it symbolizes urban-nature harmony. The forest's restoration practices themselves are valued as a tourism element.

World-famous for its 'Senbon Torii' — roughly 10,000 vermillion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain. As the head shrine of Inari worship with over 1,300 years of history, it is one of Japan's most popular destinations for international visitors.

The most sacred shrine in Japan, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Comprising 125 sub-shrines centered on the Inner and Outer Shrines, the buildings are ritually rebuilt every 20 years in the Shikinen Sengu ceremony. Pilgrimage to Ise has been an aspiration for Japanese people since the Edo period.

One of the world's largest scramble intersections where up to 3,000 people cross in a single green light. Globally recognized as a backdrop for films and music videos, it is an iconic symbol of Tokyo's energy and organized chaos.