8 Temples & Shrines Introduction to Senso-ji Faye Close Sensoji Temple, built in the 7th century, is a Buddhist temple adorned in history and a modern-day Asakusa landmark.
6 Temples & Shrines Jindaiji Temple, Tokyo Andrew Ng Jindaiji temple in one of Tokyo's suburbs is an easy trip to make. If you want an authentic atmosphere, this is the temple to..
9 Temples & Shrines Zojo-ji Brian Wood-Koiwa Zojo-ji was once the family temple of the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, Tokyo Tower rises majestically..
Gardens & Parks The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
7 Temples & Shrines Gokokuji Temple, Bunkyo-ku Manish Prabhune Gokokuji a fantastic and picturesque buddhist temple in Tokyo, one of the few ones which survived the WWII bombing.
12 Temples & Shrines Zuirin-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historic Yanaka district, Zuirin-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, worth seeking out for its beautiful wooden carvings...
11 Festivals Wisteria Festival, Kameido Tenjin Nicole Bauer Kameido Tenjin Shrine is one of the few places in Tokyo—and the most popular one—, where you can see great wisteria from late ..
10 Temples & Shrines Tsukiji Honganji Temple Manish Prabhune Next to the Tsukuji Fish Market, walking towards Ginza, there is a temple which I had seen many times, but had not gone inside to..