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Tokyo Travel—Visiting Omote-sando (表参道) Area

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Amazing forest in the middle of Tokyo: Meiji Shrine (YouTube link ) Places to Visit Nezu Museum Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30) Closed: Mondays (or following day if Mon is a  holiday ), New Year holidays Admission: 1100 yen (regular), 1300 yen (special exhibitions) Meiji Gingu Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.  Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. Hours: Sunrise to sunset Closed: No closing days Admission: Free Japan National Stadium The stadium will feature in the upcoming Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 2020.  It will also serve as a setting for the opening and closing ceremonies of the games, as well as space for athleletic events. Yoyogi Park Large, public city park with lakes, fou...