Meiji Shrine hosts chrysanthemum show until 23 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 12:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDisplay and setting
- The chrysanthemum exhibition runs at the shrine from 25 October to 23 November 2026.
- The Main Approach places the display before a shrine established in 1920.
- Harajuku Station and Meiji-jingumae Station provide access to the Tokyo site.
Meiji Shrine is hosting a chrysanthemum exhibition in Tokyo from 25 October to 23 November 2026. The display is arranged along the shrine’s Main Approach, giving visitors a current cultural event within one of Japan’s best-known Shinto sites.
The exhibition and its dates are listed on the shrine’s official programme page. The same page records that the display is presented by participating chrysanthemum associations and has returned after an earlier interruption.
Meiji Shrine chrysanthemum show runs until 23 November
The exhibition began on 25 October 2026 and continues until 23 November 2026. Its position along the Main Approach means that the display forms part of the route towards the principal shrine buildings rather than a separate event venue.
The official programme places the exhibition within the shrine’s autumn calendar. It follows the Autumn Grand Festival, which ran from 1 to 3 November 2026 and included traditional music, Noh and Kyogen theatre, martial arts demonstrations and horseback archery. The official exhibition programme gives the chrysanthemum display’s opening and closing dates.
The autumn display follows a century of shrine history
The shrine was established in 1920 to commemorate Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Its buildings were destroyed during the Second World War and later rebuilt through public fundraising, while the surrounding forest remains a defining part of the site.
The National Tourism Organization describes the precinct as a forested shrine near Harajuku and notes that more than 100,000 trees were donated from across Japan. That setting changes the meaning of the exhibition: the flowers are encountered on a wooded approach leading into a historic sanctuary, not in an enclosed flower hall. Background on the grounds, history and access appears in the National Tourism Organization guide.
Visiting Meiji Shrine: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The chrysanthemum exhibition is on the Main Approach from 25 October to 23 November 2026.
- The event is part of the shrine grounds and is not described as a separate indoor exhibition. Visitors should follow the approach and the site’s usual shrine etiquette.
- The address is 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. JR Yamanote trains serve Harajuku Station, while the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines serve Meiji-jingumae Station.
- The route passes through a large forested precinct with broad walking paths, torii gates and steps near the shrine buildings. Comfortable footwear is suitable for walking across the grounds.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Meiji Shrine
When does the chrysanthemum exhibition take place at Meiji Shrine?
The exhibition runs from 25 October to 23 November 2026 along the Main Approach.
What is Meiji Shrine?
It is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo established in 1920 to commemorate Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Where is Meiji Shrine and how do you get there?
It is in Shibuya, Tokyo, near Harajuku Station and Meiji-jingumae Station.
