
A golden goddess at Zenshoan Temple
Home The Golden Goddess Kannon, at Zenshoan Temple. One afternoon, I walked from Rikugien to Yanaka Cemetery. Halfway there, I looked to my left and
Tokyo’s temples and shrines offer a unique and picturesque backdrop for photographers. Here are some reasons why:
Overall, Tokyo’s temples and shrines offer a rich cultural and visual experience for photographers, making them an ideal location to capture stunning images. On this blog, you’ll see some small ones and big ones! We have the tiny Miyamasumitake Shrine through to the huge Sensoji. I hope you see something you like.
Home The Golden Goddess Kannon, at Zenshoan Temple. One afternoon, I walked from Rikugien to Yanaka Cemetery. Halfway there, I looked to my left and
A huge jizo statue at Taisoji temple Home Several years ago, I enjoyed a walk around Shinjuku with a fellow photographer. During our time together,
A photographer’s guide to Ikegami-Honmonji Temple Home Ikegami Honmonji’s main hall. Ikegami-Honmonji Temple is the main temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. To be
Yasukuni shrine – a beautiful shrine for Japan’s war dead Home The man is so small under the gate! What can I say about Yasukuni
Home Asagaya Shinmeigu’s offering hall. Asagya Shinmeigu is a small shrine north of Asagaya Station. It has 1700 years of history and is known for
Black is beautiful at Yushima Seido Home The only Confucian temple in Tokyo, Yushima Seido. Yushima Seido is a temple that was built in 1630
Gokokuji is a temple of beautiful flowers Home Gokokuji’s main hall. Gokokuji is one of Tokyo’s best temples. It has historical architecture. In spring, beautiful
Gotokuji temple – home of Japan’s beckoning cats Home How many cats are there? Gotokuji Temple is in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward. It is small, so
Hie Shrine – Monkeys, gates, and escalators Home Hie Shrine’s main worship hall. Hie Shrine isn’t the biggest in Tokyo. But, it is one of
Home Igusa Hachimangu Shrine. Igusa Hachimangu is another of the many shrines I love in Tokyo. It is different from Meiji Jingu and Sensoji Temple.
Kameido Tenjin – the shrine that inspired a picture Home Kameido Tenjin shrine. Do you know Kameido Tenjin? The shrine inspired Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e, “One Hundred
Kanda Myojin – for businessmen, otaku, and IT Home Kanda Myojin shrine. Kanda Myojin is about 1300 years old, making it one of Tokyo’s oldest
Kanda Myojin is more beautiful at night Home Kanda Myojin Shrine. In September 2020, I went to Kanda Myojin for a night photo session. It’s
Meiji Shrine weddings – you need some luck Home Meiji Shrine weddings attract big crowds. They are one reason why some visitors go there. These
Home Shinto priests leaving a Meiji Shrine event. Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Ten million people go there every
Home Miyamasumitake Shrine is crammed in between the nearby Shibuya apartments. I’ve always liked Tokyo’s hidden treasures. You can walk along a street of modern
Myohoji – A Tokyo temple with an English Connection Home Myohoji might be one of Tokyo’s lesser-known temples, but don’t let that discourage you from
Nezu Shrine – a photographer’s guide Home The main worship hall of Nezu Shrine. In a quiet neighborhood of Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward, lies Nezu Shrine.
Home Nogi Shrine. I discovered Nogi Shrine in a roundabout way. Many years ago, I enjoyed a pleasant walk through Aoyama Cemetery with a friend.
Omiya Hachimangu – a photographer’s guide Home Omiya Hachimangu is one of my favorite shrines in Tokyo. It is in Suginami ward, where I live.
Sengakuji is one of Tokyo’s most important temples, but a visit there is about its cemetery. More precisely, it is about …
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