Meiji Jingu – A Special Shrine In The Heart Of Tokyo

Besides praying for luck, you also have the opportunity to witness the traditional Japanese wedding ceremony here.
Meiji Jingu Shrine - a special shrine in the heart of Tokyo
Unlike temples for gods in Japan, Meiji Jingu Shrine worships Emperor Meiji Tenno and Empress Dowager Shoken Kotaigo, built in 1920 in Shibuya, Tokyo - the most crowded neighborhood in the country of flowers. Cherry.
The Torii gate leading to the temple is made of a majestic two-wood monolith that is about 1,700 years old. Before entering the gate, you must bow your head to pay homage, at the same time go to both sides of the road because according to Japanese conception, the middle path is for the gods

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Then you have to "bare" before entering the temple by using a bamboo spoon to wash your left hand and then wash your right hand, then pour water on your left hand to wash your mouth, then rinse your left hand, finally rinse the spoon and repositioning. Note not to drink water from the tap, bamboo spoon, nor throw coins here.
In front of the hall, you can pray by dropping a few coins in a barrel, performing the ritual of bowing twice, clapping your hands twice and then praying, then bow your head one last time to thank the gods
Although located in the heart of Tokyo with many high-rise buildings, Meiji Jingu Shrine is covered with a cool green space, completely separated from the rushing city outside.



The trees gathered from all over Japan, planted from the start of construction to the present, form a forest so dense that the goers feel that they can feel the energy that nature brings while walking. in the forest.
"Kiyomasa no ido" is a famous wells located inside the temple. In particular, although in urban areas, well water is natural spring water and cannot explain where this water comes from and where it flows. Water temperatures remain at 15 degrees C all year round and the well provides 60 liters of water per minute. It is these special things that many people believe that the water here brings positive energy, attracting quite a few visitors to line up to admire and pray every day.
Holding a traditional Japanese wedding at Meiji Jingu is one of the features here The bride wears a white kimono symbolizing sacredness and purity.



The groom wears the traditional men's haori and hakama. Every day, visitors here can witness solemn, elaborate wedding ceremonies taking place according to the principles of Shinto (Shinto).
Visitors write their wishes on a wooden board and then hang it next to the entrance to the temple.
Every year, on the first day of Hatsumode year, thousands of people come here to pray for good luck and happiness for themselves and their families. According to records every year, Meiji Jingu is also the shrine with the most people visited in Japan on this occasion.
According to Vi Yen / Star
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