The Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo is like Central Park in Tokyo. This lush green patch in the middle of the concrete jungle of Shibuya is also similar to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park of Mumbai or the Cubbon Park in Bengaluru.
I walked here along with other Connect moderators as part of the Tokyo heritage walk arranged by Google last year. It was a peaceful escape right in the heart of Tokyo.
The lush, green forest surrounding the shrine made me feel like stepping into another world. Even in the middle of a busy city, it was amazingly quiet.
I loved walking along the paths and taking in the serene atmosphere. The shrine itself was impressive, with its beautiful wooden architecture.
The approach to the shrine is marked by towering torii gates and tranquil walking paths lined with trees.
It is customary for visitors to bow once before passing through a torii gate. I found this much affordable compared to the customary tipping in the US, over and above the price paid for the food 
The main shrine buildings exemplify traditional Japanese architecture, offering insight into the country’s cultural heritage.
The tour guide said the surrounding forest was meticulously planted with over 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. This added to the shrine’s tranquil ambiance.
How to Reach
The park is located adjacent to Harajuku Station.
Also, at a walkable distance from Shibuya Station.
Where to Eat
The Double Tall Cafe is just across the road.
Where to Stay
I stayed in the Shibuya Hotel En - A Nest in the Jungle of Shibuya District - courtesy of Google.
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