meiji shrine in shibuya-ku

From just watching films about Tokyo, one would think that it's a neo-punk modern metropolis a la Blade Runner. In some ways, it sorta is; when you're shopping in Shibuya, giant electronic billboards are blasting all manner of ads in Japanese at you. But despite the crowds and noise, you can still find pockets of tranquility at the heart of the city. One of these pockets is the Meiji Shrine in Shibuya-ku. 

The torii

Walking into the shrine early in the morning

The colours of autumn

Japanese maple trees in autumn are a vibrant shade of orange

Sake barrels on display

Entrance to the main shrine

Close-up of the torii

Beautiful architectural feature on the door

Japanese lamps adorn the shrine

Shinto weddings are frequently held at the Meiji shrine

Close-up of the couple

Leaving the shrine

Have you been to Meiji Shrine? If you have, please share your photos with me in the comments section below.