Along with Buddhism, Japan has its own homegrown religion, Shinto, and this is one of its best known shrine complex, completed in 1921 and dedicated to Emperor Mutsuhito (1852-1912), posthumously known as Emperor Meiji, under whose rule Japan opened up to the West and made great advances. Also located in Harajuku and surrounded by a lush evergreen forest, offering a serene retreat from the busy streets. There´s now also a museum displaying artifacts and artworks from the shrine´s collection.
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