Meiji Shrine
When I visited the Meiji Shrine (Meiji-jingu) near Harajuku Station for the first time, they had various Ikebana on display.
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The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife Shoken. The original was completed in 1921 but destroyed during World War II. Around the shrine is a forest, which is not to be confused with nearby Yoyogi Park.
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There is a separate entrance to the Iris Garden which I didn’t visit this time.
On the shrine grounds, I saw three maidens walking by. If you are lucky, you may even see a wedding ceremony here.
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