Meiji Jingu ( 明治 神宮 йд meiji jingu:) is the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo dedicated to Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) and his wife Empress Shoken [3] [4] . Shrine Location: Kamizono-cho Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo.
| Sight | |
| Meiji Temple | |
|---|---|
| 明治 神宮 | |
 Torii meiji jingu | |
| A country |  Japan |
| Location | 151-0053, Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, 1-1 |
| Denomination | Shinto |
| Architectural style | |
| Architect | |
| Established | 1920 year |
| Site | meijijingu.or.jp/english/ |
History
The sanctuary was established on November 1, 1920 [5] . Emperor Meiji passed away on July 30, 1912 , and the Empress on April 11, 1914 . After their death, a movement for the creation of the sanctuary arose. The building was completed in 1920 , but was destroyed by fire during World War II [6] . The reconstruction of the existing building, which was supported by many Japanese in Japan and abroad, was completed in October 1958 .
Description
The territory of the sanctuary, located in the center of Tokyo, has an area of about 708200 m². Surrounded by trees, the building is a typical example of unique Japanese temple architecture. This style is called Nagarezukuri, and Kiso cypress is used in the construction. The garden contains all the varieties of trees and shrubs that grow in Japan. More than 100 thousand bushes and trees were donated by people from all over Japan.
The building of the museum-treasury is located in the northern part of the temple area. It is built of stone in the architectural style of Adzekuradzukuri. Here are various items from the reign of the imperial couple.
The Meiji Jingu Outer Garden, located approximately 1.13 km from the Inner Garden, is world famous as the center of Japanese sports. Its creation was completed in 1926. The area of the Outer Garden is 311600 m². At the end of the avenue, planted with ginkgo trees, is the Meiji Memorial Art Gallery, which contains 80 large murals illustrating the life events of the emperor and his wife.
In the corner of the Outer Garden, there is the Meiji Memorial (Wedding) Hall, where they continue to conduct one of the most important religious activities, the Shinto wedding ceremony. Previously, this building was used mainly for conferences and meetings, in particular, it discussed the draft Meiji Constitution.
Gallery
Barrels of Sake
Traditional attire for temple attendants
Main building
Notes
- ↑ http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/about/2.html
- ↑ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2003/04/23/culture/a-builder-of-dreams/#.WBupECSoOts
- ↑ Meiji Shrine . Date of treatment March 22, 2008. Archived March 25, 2012.
- ↑ Introduction (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment March 22, 2008. Archived March 11, 2008.
- ↑ Meiji Shrine (inaccessible link) . Encarta . Microsoft Date of treatment March 22, 2008. Archived November 1, 2009.
- ↑ Shrine Building (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment March 22, 2008. Archived March 11, 2008.