Meiji Jingu is the most famous Shinto shrine in Tokyo.
It is located in an everlasting forest in the middle of the city near Harajuku Station.
This famously beautiful shrine is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users.
It is located in an everlasting forest in the middle of the city near Harajuku Station.
This famously beautiful shrine is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Meiji Jingu ShrineAddress: 1-1Kamizono-cho,Yoyogi,Shibuya-ku,TokyoTelephone Number: 03-3379-5511Opening Hours: January:6:40am - 4:20pm
February:6:20am - 4:50pm
March:5:40am - 5:20pm
April:5:10am - 5:50pm
May:5:00am - 6:10pm
June:5:00am - 6:30pm
July:5:00am - 6:20pm
August:5:00am - 6:00pm
September:5:20am - 5:20pm
October:5:40am - 4:40pm
November:6:10am - 4:10pm
December:6:40am - 4:00pmClosed: Open DailyGeneral Admission Fee: Free of charge for the precincts
Meiji Jingu Shrine Museum(10:00am-4:30pm):Adults(Over18) ￥1,000/Student(Under18) ￥900/Under12 FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: Free with presentation of disability certificate issued in JapanHome Page URL: https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/ (English page)AccessNearest Station JR Harajuku StationDistance from Nearest Station: 40mApproximate travel time from station: 2 minute walk from JR Harajuku Station Harajuku Exit - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 45～60minutesParking for those with Disabilities: Available, see photosMulitlingual Guidance Available: YesMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility（Height）: Stairs at several pointsWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope）: Most areas have slop or another path for accessibilityElevator: Depends on facilityNursing Room Available: Yes(in Forest terrace)First Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: YesBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: YesMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: YesSurface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: Very closeParking Attendants Available: NoInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Yes, 2 spacesSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoneVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- Toilet
(①In the terrace ②In the forest terrace ③Near Shiseikan）Restroom Entryway Width: ①N/A ②89cm ③75cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: ①N/A ②70cm ③54cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: ①N/A ②L bar style ③NoAvailability of heated bidet: ①Yes ②Yes ③NoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: ①N/A ②83cm ③80cmHandrail Available:①＆② L bar style & adustable U bar style ③T bar style & adustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: ①Yes ②Yes ③NoOstomate-compatible facilities: ①No ②Yes ③NoUniversal Changing bed（for adults）: NoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall: ①No ②No ③YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: ①Yes ②Yes ③NoFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: ①Braille on Toilet Operational Panel, No Braille Map ②Braille on Toilet Operational Panel, Braille Map ③NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station |
Wheelchair Accessibility in the precincts |
Restrooms |
Precincts and facilities |
Parking |
Cafe |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, cobblestone pathsStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccessibility Path around Steps: Yes, See photosPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or asphaltInaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: NoneRest Area: Yes, Free rest area available(See photos)Braille Ground Blocks : NoneBraille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: Yes(At Kaguraden)Handrail Available:N/ABraille Labelled Handrails: N/A
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: １, From Main Shrine to Senbon-torii GateWidth Inside Elevator: 160x148cmDoor Width: 90cmWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: Yes, See photoRear-view Mirror in Elevator: Yes, See photoAudio guidance at Destination Floors: YesBraille on Control Panel: YesVisual Display of Destination Floor: YesMultilingual Guidance: Yes, EnglishMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accesible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Path to summitAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some English available, some Chinese & Korean availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No
- General InformationName: Meiji Jingu MorinoTerraceType of food: Cafe styleOpening Hours: 9:00am - Depends on the months（Last order is 30 minutes before)Cafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: Automatic DoorDoor Width: Wide enough for wheelchair usersEntryway Steps (Height): YesSlope in place of stairs: YesSeats with Tables available: Yes, See photosBaby chair/booster seat available: YesOther Seating Information: N/AHallways width: over 80 cmStaff Support（for buffet style meals): N/AMenuBraille Menu Available: NoneMenu with Photos: Yes (for some items only)Multilingual Menu Available: Japanese & EnglishSpecial AccommodationsAccommodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: NoVegeterian Meals: NoneHalal Meals: None (dishes without pork available)
