A Day Trip In Tokyo's Shibuya Ward These are two wonderful spots to check out in Shibuya, kind of a mix of the historic and new for those who either have a short in Tokyo or who want to have a neat easy day trip. Both spots can be found on the convenient "Yamanote Line" which takes tourists to each important ward of Tokyo, and travels in in a circle so one will not get sidetracked. One of Tokyo's most visited travel spots for travellers who enjoy the historical spots like the Ginkuji Shrine, along with Hachiko makes a great day trip in Shibuya. Commissioned in 1912 to remember the life of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken it was built in 1920. Before the entrance of the shrine is a religous gate called a "Torii", a traditional Shinto gate. Meiji Shrine is located in a forest that covers an area of 700,000 square-meters. This area is covered by an evergreen forest that boasts 120,000 trees of 365 different types, which were supplied by people from all parts of Japan when the shrine was established. During WW2 the shrine was destroyed, recreated from public funds in 1958. The reestablished Meiji Shrine is as near to the first as possible. The Meiji Jingu Shrine was made to commemorate Emperor Meiji who had restructured the government from the Samurai system, due to Matthew Perry's "Black Ships" and increased trade. Japan had to end some traditions. Japan became more powerful socially and militarily after trading began and the clan wars had ceased. Emperor Meiji was one of the first leader of Japan to actually start a connection with the west and modernize Japan. He will be remembered always in this well traveled and interesting tourist spot, just outside of the Meiji Jingu Mae station. Shibuya, Tokyo is one of Japan's most traveled tourist spots, and for good reason. Shibuya is the home of not only a lot of historic sites, but many interesting and current ones as well. Almost every type of clothes, restaurant, or activity can be experienced in this "Special Ward" of Tokyo. One of these spots is, in some cities, not a major point of interest. Shibuya is one of the twenty three "special" wards of Tokyo, but most refers to just the famous shopping and entertainment area close to Shibuya Station. Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most vibrant cities and home to many of Tokyo's clothing and entertainment trends. Much of the area's huge electronics stores belong to either Tokyu or Seibu, two of the largest department stores. A popular landmark of Shibuya is the huge TOKYU in front of the station (Hachiko Exit), being heavily decorated by neon advertisements and huge telvision screens. It is crossed by massively large crowds of pedestrians every time the light changes. It is similar to Times Square in New York. One only needs to walk a short distance from the station to see why Shibuya is a shoppers paradise. including an 8 story Shibuya 109-2, a huge PARCO, and trendy shops such as Shibuya 109. Shibuya is one of Japan's most important sightseeing spots, please take a look at Shibuya Sightseeing for even more spots to go and see.