Please note this is the most revered shrine in Japan. Built in honor of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken, the Meji Shinto Shrine is spread over 170 acres and set amidst 120,000 evergreen trees. Notably these trees were lovingly donated by people from all parts of Japan around the time when the shrine was established. Emperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan. It was during the Meiji Period that Japan modernized and westernized herself to join the world's major power. The Shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but rebuilt shortly thereafter. Visitors to the shrine can take part in typical Shinto activities, such as making offerings at the main hall, buying charms and amulets or writing out one's wish on an ema. On the eve of new year, Japanese usually visit a Shinto shrine to prepare for the worship and Meiji Shrine is the most popular location in Japan welcoming more than 3 million worshippers during the first few days . Traditional Shinto weddings can often be seen taking place there. Meiji Jingu Treasure House, houses many interesting personal belongings of the Emperor and Empress, including the carriage which the emperor rode to the formal declaration of the Meiji Constitution (Constitution of the Empire of Japan) #kidslearning #familyfriendly #funforteens #activekids #playground #history #park #tokyo #free #familytravel