Meiji Jingu is open every day throughout the year with free of charge. Meiji Jingu opens with sunrise and closes with sunset. Please note that some places and facilities inside may have shorter opening hours (mainly 9:00 am to 4:00 pm).
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The Meiji Shrine is one of the main tourists attractions in Tokyo and, for locals, it's also one of their most important religious sites. Beyond that, it also tells the tale of modern Japan through the story of Emperor Meiji himself.
There is no strict dress code in Japanese temples and shrines but it's recommended to stick to smart casual or comfy but conservative clothing. It's important to remember that many locals visit these places for prayer.
Meiji shrine was much nicer, it felt more expansive and historical. Walking through the forested paths and seeing the hi no maru really makes you feel like in you're in the centre of Japan. Sensouji is so crowded and stuffy. While it may be visually more impressive it feels too curated and small.
Sensoji (???) is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Tokyo. The Kaminari-mon (lightning gate), long promenade (Nakamise Dori) and the temple itself are some of the biggest tourist attractions in the city. There is no admission fee, but you can make a donation if you wish at the temple.
Trousers are fine, jeans are fine, skirts are fine. Many Japanese young women are covered up A LOT on the top half but have very short shirts and that seems to be fine, for some reason. If you do this, just keep in mind that you will be bending down to take shoes on and off, more often than normal.
Most visitors will bow when entering the shrine. Be careful not to walk down the center path under the torii or Shinto gate, as only the god of the shrine can do this.
Although the temple and shops close around 5 p.m., the temple, pagoda and the street are illuminated after sunset. It is worth visiting to see the street art, Asakusa Emaki, on the shutters of the closed shops without crowds.