Meiji Shrine

is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Tokyo.  It honors the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.Japan-guide.com, "Meiji Shrine"; Meiji jingū, "Introduction"; retrieved 2012-6-13.

History
After the emperor's death in 1912, the Diet of Japan voted to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration."Meiji Shrine"; retrieved 2012-6-13.

Work began on the shrine in 1915.  It was formally dedicated in 1920; and it was completed in 1921.

The grounds of the shrine were finished by 1926.  Trees in the park were donated by people from all parts of Japan.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Meiji-jingū" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 624.

Until 1946, the Meiji Shrine was in the .Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1959). The Imperial House of Japan, pp. 126.

References

Other websites

 Meiji jingū website  
 Meiji Shrine map 
 Meiji Shrine panorama 

Category:Shinto shrines in Tokyo
Category:Kanpei Taisha
Category:Chokusaisha