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Kazari-kumade

Kazari-kumade

Elena Lisina

I immediately recalled a similar decoration I had seen in a museum in Asakusa... Symbolic flora are also used in kazari kumade, including sakura cherry

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Shugen-ji temple, Ueno 16

Shugen-ji temple, Ueno

Peter Sidell

Between Tokyo's historical Ueno and Asakusa districts, Shugen-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting, unusual features.

Tokyo
Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2025

Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2025

Jul 5th - Jul 6th

Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances.

Tokyo 6 Free Entry
Hagoita-Ichi Fair 2025

Hagoita-Ichi Fair 2025

Dec 17th - Dec 19th

At Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, you can buy traditional decorated bats at the Hagoita-Ichi Fair, held every December.

Tokyo 1 Free Entry