8 Temples & Shrines Irises at Meiji Shrine Mandy Bartok Catch irises in bloom in the inner garden of Tokyo's Meiji Shrine during the rainy months of May and June
12 Temples & Shrines Akasaka’s Hie-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima When Tokugawa Ieyasu set up the government in Edo, Hie-jinja was enshrined inside of Edo Castle (current day Imperial Palace) as..
Historical Shibamata Taishakuten Temple Sam Hardwick Shibamata Taishakuten Temple is a beautiful monument in Tokyo, filled with atmosphere, authenticity and history. Private gardens..
Gardens & Parks 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Got 24 hours in Shinjuku? Here are some suggestions for around-the-clock activities and photo opportunities.
17 Temples & Shrines Yasukuni Shrine in Photos Hannah Warren Despite its rather controversial nature, Yasukuni Shrine is a lovely, peaceful place to escape from the city. There are plenty..
12 Temples & Shrines An Afternoon in Meiji Jingu Alexandra Dorovici The Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo, constructed in 1926 and dedicated to the spirits of emperor Meiji..
15 Temples & Shrines The Temples and Shrines of Kasai Peter Sidell Close to Kasai station in eastern Tokyo, a cluster of around ten temples makes for a pleasant place to stroll around, with a variety..
9 Traditional Kaminarimon Gate Faye Close Kaminarimon Gate, standing at the entrance of Sensouji Temple, is Asakura's most famous landmarks.