Meiji Jingū
A forest shrine of a hundred thousand donated trees, entered under towering cypress torii.
How to reach it
A short day-trip from Tokyo — about 6 km from the station. Tokyo is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 6 km
- Rail pass
- Japan Rail Pass
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Tokyo
Sensō-ji Temple
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Shibuya Crossing
The scramble where a thousand people cross at once each time the lights turn red.
Tokyo National Museum
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Lanes of stalls griddling scallops, tamagoyaki and tuna skewers from dawn.
Shinjuku Gyoen
Formal English, French and Japanese gardens hidden behind the skyscraper district.
Tokyo Skytree
A 634-metre broadcast tower with glass-floored decks over the endless grey city.
Takanawa Gateway City
A Kengo Kuma-designed cultural quarter of glass towers, the MoN art hall and skyline terraces, fully opened in 2026 beside the Yamanote Line’s newest station.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Tokyo’s city-history museum beside Ryōgoku Station, reopened in March 2026 after a four-year renovation with a life-size Nihonbashi bridge replica and a new Meiji-era Hattori Watch Shop façade.
Other stops on the The Golden Route: Tokyo to Hiroshima
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Meiji Jingū from Tokyo station?
- A short day-trip from Tokyo — about 6 km from the station. Tokyo is the start of the route.
- Is Meiji Jingū covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
- The train journey to Tokyo is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Meiji Jingū is free.
- What else is there to see near Meiji Jingū?
- Other sights in Tokyo include Sensō-ji Temple, teamLab Planets, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo National Museum, Tsukiji Outer Market.