Meiji Shrine Outer Garden
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 Ginkgo trees in the park in autumn | |
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| Location | Shinjuku and Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°40′34″N 139°42′05″E / 35.6760706°N 139.7013961°ECoordinates: 35°40′34″N 139°42′05″E / 35.6760706°N 139.7013961°E |
| Area | 580,000 square metres (140 acres) |
| Created | 1926 |
| Public transit access | Gaiemmae Station |
Meiji Shrine Outer Garden (明治神宮外苑, Meiji-jingū Gaien) 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.
Facilities[]
- Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery
- Meiji Memorial Hall
- Meiji Jingu Stadium
- Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Ground
- Meiji Jingu Gaien Nikoniko Park — Children's amusement park
- Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink — Indoor ice skating rink available all year round
- Jingu Gaien Futsal Club — Futsal area
- Meiji Jingu Gaien Tennis Club
- Meiji Jingu Gaien Golf Range
- Meiji Jingu Batting Dome
- Ginkgo trees – A row of ginkgo trees lining Japan National Route 246
Access[]
- By train: 5 minutes’ walk from Gaiemmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Gallery[]
Rally in the outer garden in 2011
Autumn trees
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingu-Gaien Tokyo Premier
Nikoniko Park
See also[]
- Parks and gardens in Tokyo
- National Parks of Japan
References[]
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