Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu is the Shinto shrine dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his consort,Empress Shoken.
Emperor Meiji was born on the 3rd of November 1852.
After the demise of Emperor Meiji in 1912 and of Empress Shoken in 1914, people wished to commemorate their virtues (such as noble character,Kindness,devotion,great leadership and achievements) and tovenerete them forever.
The people's strong wish led to the foundation of this shrine,and their souls were enshrined on November 1st in 1920.
This forested shrine precincts have matured with loving human care as its numerous trees were donated from around the nation and planted by volunteer youth.