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Meiji Shrine Outer Garden

Coordinates: 35°40′34″N 139°42′05″E / 35.6760706°N 139.7013961°E / 35.6760706; 139.7013961
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Meiji Shrine Outer Garden
Ginkgo trees in the park in autumn
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LocationShinjuku and Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates35°40′34″N 139°42′05″E / 35.6760706°N 139.7013961°E / 35.6760706; 139.7013961
Area580,000 square metres (140 acres)
Created1926
Public transit accessGaiemmae 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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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See also

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References

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