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Tokyo National Museum vs Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine and Tokyo National Museum are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Meiji Jingu Shrine is the choice of most professionals compared to Tokyo National Museum. Meiji Jingu Shrine has a TripExpert Score of 96 with accolades from 11 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum
8 / 10
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo 110-8712
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This complex of four buildings grouped around a courtyard is one of the world's great repositories of East Asian art and archaeology." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The national museum of Japan has a spectacular collection of Japanese art, but the displays can be on the old-fashioned side."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is the largest repository of Japanese art and artifacts in the world." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If you have just one day to devote to museum-going in Tokyo and are interested in Japanese art and artefacts, this is the place to visit." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110,000 exhibits) and quality." Full review
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Recommend prioritising the Japanese Gallery (Hon-kan) and the Gallery of Horyu-ji Treasures.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine
8 / 10
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A wonderful spot for photos, the mammoth entrance gates (torii), rising 40 feet high, are made from 1,700-year-old cypress trees from Mt. Ari in Taiwan." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The shrine is an impressive sight—austere wooden buildings surrounded by greenery."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"On New Year's Day, eat osechi (a special feast of seafood and vegetables) and join the happy crowds huddling outside the Meiji-Jingu Shrine to get good tidings." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the most important Shinto buildings in Tokyo and it is where newly-weds come to seek spiritual transformation ... access is via a majestic gate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Meiji Shrine, a peaceful, wooded haven dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1912)." Full review
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