We are slowing down now, with no tour leader to drive us on each day. Today we went to a large green area in the city which surrounds the shrine to the emperor (who died in 1912) and empress Meiji. Tourists are not allowed inside, but you can explore the gardens, where it is hard to remember you are in the centre of a huge city.
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| Another big torii gate |
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| Meiji Jingu Garden |
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| Sake barrels wrapped in straw (donations) |
