Meiji Shrine Outer Garden | |
Photo Width: | 250 |
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.
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.
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.