Meiji Shrine
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History
After the emperor's death in 1912, the Diet of Japan voted to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration.[2]
Work began on the shrine in 1915. It was formally dedicated in 1920; and it was completed in 1921.[2]
The grounds of the shrine were finished by 1926.[2] Trees in the park were donated by people from all parts of Japan.[3]
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Meiji Shrine Media
Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, aerial view of Meiji Jingu, c. 1926.
An aerial photograph of Meiji Shrine Naien and Yoyogi Park (1989)
An aerial photograph of Meiji Shrine Gaien (1989)
In front of Ichino Torii (photographed on October 31, 2010)
Around Otorii (Ichino Torii) (photographed on October 31, 2010)
Proceed along the south approach (photographed on October 31, 2010)
In front of Minamijinmon (photographed on October 31, 2010)
View the worship hall from the South Shrine (photographed on October 31, 2010)
Several scenes on a rainy day in Meiji Shrine
References
- ↑ Japan-guide.com, "Meiji Shrine"; Meiji jingū, "Introduction"; retrieved 2012-6-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Meiji Shrine"; retrieved 2012-6-13.
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Meiji-jingū" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 624.
- ↑ Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1959). The Imperial House of Japan, pp. 126.
Other websites
Media related to Meiji Shrine at Wikimedia Commons
- Meiji jingū website Archived 2015-03-31 at the Wayback Machine (in English)
- Meiji Shrine map Archived 2011-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
- Meiji Shrine panorama Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 35°40′34″N 139°41′57″E / 35.67611°N 139.69917°E
