At the same time was built a 1 kilometer long street leading to the shrine (a sando in Japanese). Since it was the main frontal approach to Meiji Jingu, it received the name Omotesando (omote means "front") and on both sides of Omotesando were planted dozens of zelkova trees.
Today, Omotesando is still bordered by zelkova trees, which are illuminated in winter with LED lights, becoming one of the main attractions in Tokyo during the end of the year. Even if the Omotesando illumination is not spectacular as other winter illuminations from Tokyo, the atmosphere created is magical. The theme of this year was "One Light, One Hope" and the lights were on until today, January 3rd.
EXIF info:
Fuji X100
Lens: Fujinon
Focal Length: 23mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 3s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200