Sleepwalking in Tokyo

Meiji Jingu (明治神宮)

Posted in film photography, Tokyo by sleepwalkingintokyo on September 27, 2010

Photo taken on 11th September, 2010.
efiniti Uxi super 100 film. Canon EOS 300 camera.

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I love the lush greens in Meiji Jingu(明治神宮)

Meiji temple, 明治神宮

Barrels of Japanese sake donated to the shrine.

Meiji temple, 明治神宮

You’re supposed to cleanse yourself  before you enter the shrine.
Wash your hands & mouth with the water ~

Meiji temple, 明治神宮

Meiji Jingu is quite a popular spot for traditional Japanese weddings.

Japanese traditional wedding at Meiji Jingu
Traditional Japanese wedding ceremony are called “Jinzen shiki” (神前式) in Japanese.

Japanese couple at traditional wedding, Meiji Jingu

Oops. blurry photo. I’m so bad in taking portraits.

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I know it might sounds weird…but I like to take walks in Meiji Shrine.
According to their official website, the forest in Meiji Shrine has
170,000 trees of 245 species (as of 2008)

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If you would like to know more about Meiji Shrine,
do hop over to their very informative English website over here >>

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