Place · Shibuya / Harajuku
Meiji Jingū明治神宮
Enter at opening from the Harajuku gate; 45 minutes on gravel paths; the gates close at sunset, which moves every month.
go at hour · at openinggate: unknownNot field-verified
Rules in force · 6Avoid moving large bags on trains 07
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
- Kanto ↗Suica/PASMO is the default IC card; ICOCA also works.
- Kanto ↗Tokyo stands on the left side of escalators.
- Tokyo ↗Avoid moving large bags on trains 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–19:30; rush-hour cars are packed.
Time on site (minutes)
30
min
45
worthwhile
60
typical
90
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Opening and closing follow sunrise and sunset and change monthly; not printed until verified.
Getting in
- Stop
- Harajuku (JR) or Meiji-jingūmae (subway)
- Exit
- JR Harajuku Omotesandō exit
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- main path: none; long gravel paths
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Calm at opening; weddings and groups late morning; New Year extreme.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- medium
Bailouts
- rain: Harajuku station, then indoor Omotesandō
- fatigue: Main hall rest area (anchor A)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Meiji Jingū main hall rest area
Combine in the same cluster
- Takeshita-dōri (after 10:00)
Red lines
- Do not photograph wedding processions at close range.
Sources
- Meiji Jingu (official) (official)