Kameido Tenjin
Step into Kameido Tenjin, the shrine immortalized by Hiroshige! Discover stunning wisteria, drum bridges & Skytree views. A photographer’s delight.
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Kanda Myojin Photo Guide
Discover Kanda Myojin: Tokyo’s 1300-year-old shrine famed for business gods, architecture, & the massive Kanda Matsuri. Find it near Akihabara.
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Why Does Japan Have Two Religions?
Ever wonder why Japan has two religions? Learn how Shinto and Buddhism coexist and the difference between shrines and temples.
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Miyamasumitake Shrine
Discover Miyamasumitake Shrine, a Shibuya gem guarded by rare Japanese wolf statues. Find this oasis nestled between skyscrapers and uncover its unique story.
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Kaminarimon: Sanja Festival 2026
A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.
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Mitama Festival 2017
Step into the glow of 30,000 lanterns at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival 2017. A firsthand, showing Mikoshi parades & night photography tips.
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Sanja Matsuri Daigyoretsu: A Photographer’s Guide
Photograph Tokyo’s spectacular Daigyoretsu Parade! Get tips for Asakusa, best photo spots like Kaminarimon, & capture Sanja Festival moments.
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Myohoji Temple
Discover Myohoji in Suginami, Tokyo. Famous for ‘yakuyoke’ (warding off evil), this temple features stunning architecture, a unique iron gate by Josiah Conder, and a beautiful hydrangea garden.
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Zojoji Temple Photography Guide
Visit Zojoji Temple: A beautiful & historic Tokyo landmark near Tokyo Tower. Explore its grounds, Tokugawa history, & capture stunning photographs.
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Wedding Processions at Meiji Shrine
Witness stunning traditional Japanese wedding processions at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine. Learn why lucky Taian days are popular & experience this unique cultural event.
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Yasukuni Shrine Photography Guide
Explore Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. A complete photographer’s guide to cherry blossoms, the Mitama Festival, Yushukan museum & travel tips for visitors.
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Gokokuji Temple Photography Guide
Discover Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo: A historic sanctuary featuring Edo-era architecture, azaleas, and a garden cemetery. A top photo spot.
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Nezu Shrine Photography Guide
Explore Nezu Shrine in Tokyo. A photographer’s guide to the famed Azalea Festival, vermilion torii gates, and authentic Edo architecture.
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Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
Discover Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin, a temple famous for its thousand fox statues! A unique and fun photo spot in Akasaka, Tokyo. See the fox guardians.
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Gotokuji Temple Photography Guide
Discover Gotokuji Temple, Tokyo’s charming ‘Lucky Cat’ sanctuary. Uncover the legend behind thousands of Maneki Neko and capture unforgettable photos.
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Shinjuku’s Giant Jizo
Discover Taisoji Temple’s giant Jizo statue, often mistaken for a Buddha, near Shinjuku. Learn the history of Tokyo’s Six Great Jizo statues.
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Hie Shrine Photography Guide
Explore Hie Shrine in Akasaka. Photograph the famous red torii gates and monkey messengers, ride the outdoor escalator, and learn about the Sanno Festival.
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Sensoji Temple Photography Guide
Photograph the iconic Sensoji Temple! Explore Kaminarimon, discover top photo spots & tips for visiting the Sanja Festival.
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Tennoji Temple Big Buddha
Tennoji Temple’s Big Buddha, is an oasis in Tokyo’s Yanaka. More intimate than Kamakura’s famed statue, this masterpiece is picture-perfect.
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Sanno Festival 2016
Revisit a quieter 2016 Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine. Discover photo opportunities that blend calm rituals with Tokyo’s urban skyscraper contrast.
