Meiji Shrine Outer Garden Explained

Meiji Shrine Outer Garden
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Location:Shinjuku and Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Publictransit:Gaiemmae Station
Coords:35.6761°N 139.7014°W
Area:580000m2
Created:1926

is a Western-style garden in the Kasumigaokamachi neighborhood of Shinjuku Ward and the Aoyama neighborhood of Minato Ward in Tokyo.

History

It was created by private volunteers to convey the virtues of Emperor Meiji (3 November 1852 – 30 July 1912), and his wife Empress Shōken.It was consecrated in 1926 as the outer garden of Meiji Shrine.

Overview

The inner garden is Japanese in style, while the outer garden is Western. Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and Meiji Jingu Stadium are located in the vast site.

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