Meiji Jingu Shrine. from the Shower facilities through Yoyogi Park

I will introduce a running course that passes Meiji Jingu from Yoyogi Park using the running facility “& MOSH” of Yoyogi Uehara with shower and cafe.

Of course, you can run all the baggage in “& MOSH” while running, so you can run it easily.
Even if you run slowly, it will take about 2 hours of course and you will be showered after running, so you can sip a sweat and go shopping in Shibuya!

It is an exciting course where you can enjoy traditional Japanese shrines and parks in spacious urban areas.

3 minutes on foot from To ‘& MOSH’ on Odakyu Line ‘Yoyogi Hachiman Station’ / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line ‘Yoyogi Park Station’Yoyogi Hachiman Station

area:
Shibuya-Word, Tokyo
Genre:
Running
LEVEL:
Beginner
Traveling time (not including breaks):
2 hours 30 minutes
Distance:
About 6km
Maximum elevation difference:
0m
Access:
Odakyu  Line「代々木八幡駅 Yoyogiyawata  station」
 Return:

Odakyu  Line「代々木上原 Yoyogiuehara  station」

‘& MOSH’ is in a slightly complicated residential area.Running Station "& MOSH"

At the entrance of “& MOSH”, You will give you the name and contact information at the counter, pay 800 yen, You will receive the key of the locker.
At the entrance of "& MOSH"

Address: BLD 1 F RAJIKUMAR 5 25, Motoyoyogi Town Shibuya Ward Tokyo
Opening Hours: Weekday 9: 00-21: 00 (close 22: 00) | Holiday 8: 00-20: 00 (close 21: 00)
Usage fee: Shower and locker room 800 yen / 1 time
Tel: 03-6804-7256
Website: http://www.tamanoya.com/
Access: Odakyu Odawara line “Yoyogi Hachiman Station” / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line “Yoyogi Park Station” 3 minutes on foot

The locker room is in the basement.The lokker room of "& MOSH"

It is clean and well maintained.The lokker room of "& MOSH"

As soon as I start running there is Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine.Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine

If you have time please come and try it.Torii of Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine

Let’s pray that today is a good day!Main holl of Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine

Towards Yoyogi Park, we will proceed “Central Ring Line”.Central Ring Line

Eventually you will see Yoyogi Park on the left.Yoyogi Park

There are many entrances in Yoyogi Park, but today we enter from the West gate(西門).
the West gate(西門) of Yoyogi park

Green in the park is beautiful.Yoyogi park

There is also a dog run. But the day was early in the morning, so the dogs were still less.
a dog run of yoyogi park

You can enjoy various plants and flowers.various plants and flowers various plants and flowersvarious plants and flowers

You can purchase drinks and snacks with a shop in the park.a shop in the park

You can also see exciting graffiti.graffiti of yoyogi park graffiti of yoyogi park graffiti of yoyogi park

There is almost no difference in elevation so you can have fun running.flowes of yoyogi park

Fountains and ponds are also cool.Fountains and ponds yoyogi park

To go to Meiji Jingu Shrine, I will leave the Harajuku gate.the Harajuku gate of yoyogi park

As soon as I left the Harajuku gate there is Jingu Bridge, the other side of the bridge is Harajuku station.Jingu Bridge

The left side of the bridge is the Torii of Meiji Jingu Shrine.the Torii of Meiji Shrine
A shrine with luxuriant green surroundings where around 100,000 trees donated from all parts of japan have been planted on a site of about 700,000㎡.
In the precincts, you can find gardens, known as Gyoen, and the treasure museum annex Homotsu Tenjishitsu, which has exhibitions related to deities.
The square in front of the treasure museum Homotsu-den is a place where you can relax.

A wonderful green forest spreads through the torii.the Torii of Meiji Shrine

Extensive trees cover the shrine so that it is incredible that this is the middle of the city.
Extensive trees cover the shrine

The Otorii gate
The second torii gate
With a height of about 12m, the wooden Myojin Torii gate is the largest in japan.

Third Torii.
Third Torii

If you go through this gate it is main temple。main temple

The crest of the chrysanthemum is the emblem of the Imperial family.chrysanthemum

The Main Shrine
main holl of Meijijinnguu
The main shrine visited by many worshipers from japan and abroad.
Where the souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrinned.
In the vicinity of the Main Shrine there are two camphor trees which were planted at the time of foundation, which are called the “camphor couple”.

To return to the running facility break the main hall to the left and “西参道West entrance (参宮橋方面 towards Shingūbashi)”西参道West entrance

Let’s proceed to the “西参道West entrance (参宮橋方面 towards Shingūbashi)” sign.
西参道West entrance

You can see the group of buildings in Shinjuku beyond the huge lawn square.
the group of buildings in Shinjuku over the plaza

It is the exit of west approach.the exit of west approach of Meijijingu

When you leave the shrine there is the “Tokyo riding club“. If you have a child you can ride a pony.Tokyo riding club

As soon as you leave the “Tokyo riding club” you will find the station on the Odakyu Line Sanguubashi brige.the station on the Odakyu Line Sanguubashi brige

When you go down the hill along the railway track, you will return to the Yoyogi Park gates again.the Yoyogi Park

You have returned to “& MOSH” from Yoyogi Park.& MOSH

Take a shower and change clothes.shower

Each towel can be used freely.towel

Homemade smoothie follows with an additional charge of 200 yen, charging of mobile phone is free.Homemade smoothie

There are a lot of delicious restaurants around “& MOSH”.按田餃子 anda gyouza

On this day, I got a dumplings of “按田餃子 Anda dumplings”.按田餃子 Anda dumplings

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Tokyo Sampomaster

【Introduction】 Hello! I am a native Japanese living in Tokyo. I introduce hiking trails and running spots in Tokyo for those traveling to Tokyo under the name of "Tokyo Sampomaster". blog : https://sampomaster.com twitter : https://twitter.com/Sampomaster1 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38T5PQ3bUZ8aC3qAScvuTQ 【Hiking trail】 Although it is not well known, there are many mountains that are suitable for hiking in Tokyo. If you are staying in Tokyo for a week, why not try going to the countryside near Tokyo for one day? A beautiful valley, an old shrine and a relaxing hot spring will heal you and will surely be unforgettable memories. 【Running spots】 If you are a runner, why do not you visit the sightseeing areas of Tokyo by running? There are many facilities equipped with shower and hot spring for runners in Tokyo. The experience of running through the Imperial Palace, traditional temples and shrines with your own feet is a wonderful memory that you can not change anything. If you do not mind, I will undertake free guides as well. English is still not very good, but I will try my best so please feel free to contact us! info@sampomaster.com

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