Important Cultural Property / Nationally designated / Buildings
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| Panorama of Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery with the golden trees in front in autumn (Photo by http://komekami.sakura.ne.jp/) |
Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery was completed in 1925 to exhibit the Meiji emperor's achievements in his era when Japan had experienced the rapid revolution since the Meiji Restoration where Japan opened the country to the world for diplomatic relations after the 200+ year seclusion policy.
Particular attention is given to the wall art where the main events in Meiji era are drawn chronologically and some other drawings which show the politics, culture and manners of the era.
Even after the Gallery closes at 17:00 (Admission closes even earlier by 30 min at 16:30), you can enjoy the Gallery exterior illuminated after the sunset till 22:30. In addition, especially in autumn, when the lined gingko biloba trees in front turn gold, you can enjoy a wonderful panorama view as shown in the photo above in the day time, too.
Other than the Picture Gallery, there are many enjoyable places in the outer garden of Meiji Jingu Shrine. To name a few, the beer garden (summer time only), park for kids, driving range, ice-skating, tennis/futsal courts, etc. For details, go to the linked official website below.
Links to the official websites
Visitor's Information, Official Website of the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery (in English)
http://www.meijijingugaien.jp/english/seitoku-gallery.html
Official Website of the outer garden of Meiji Jingu (in English)
http://www.meijijingugaien.jp/english/
Access information and map, Official Website of the outer Garden of Meiji Jingu (in English)
http://www.meijijingugaien.jp/english/access-map.html
Links to the other Important Cultural Property / National Treasure in the district
Former Rest House for the Imperial Family, Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardenhttp://japaneseheritage.blogspot.jp/2016/05/former-rest-house-of-imperial-family.html
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