Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) is the tomb of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress scan, the largest Shinto Shrine, which appeared in 1920 on the initiative of the public. It is located in the Shibuya area, in the city Park Yoyogi.

During the reign of Meiji, who became Emperor in 1868, Japan after the feudal reign of the Tokugawa refused its isolation and became more open to the outside world government. The name "Meiji", which took the Emperor Mutsuhito in the accession to the throne, means "enlightened rule". In his "Solemn promise" Mutsuhito has adopted the principles of his government: democracy (public participation in solving public Affairs), the prevalence of national interests, freedom of action and independence of the court, as well as the effective use of knowledge to enhance the role of Japan in the world. After the death of the Emperor and his wife in 1912 and 1914 in deference to the Imperial couple in the country there was a movement for the establishment of the temple, and collected donations needed. During the Second world war the Church was burned, its reconstruction was also supported by many Japanese in the country and abroad. The Church was restored in 1958.

The building of the sanctuary is a typical example of the unique temple architecture of Japan, during its construction were used the cypress growing in Kiso is a mountain range in the Central part of Honshu island, the so-called Japanese Alps. The building is surrounded by a garden, in which grow all the trees and shrubs that are found in the land of the Rising sun. Plants also were donated by many Japanese. In the Northern part of the temple complex is a Museum treasure-house in which are stored items of the reign of the Meiji.

The outer Garden of Meiji Jingu Shrine is also the place of sports competitions. Here is a Picture Gallery of the memorial, which contains 80 frescoes depicting events from the life of the Imperial couple. The Garden outside is also a Memorial (Wedding) Hall Meiji, where they continue to hold a wedding ceremony in the traditions of Shinto.

Visitors Meiji can get omikuji is a piece of paper with a prediction on the English language. Text prediction is a poem composed by the Emperor himself or his spouse, accompanied by the calls of Shinto priest.