Igusa Hachimangu Shrine is historical Shinto Shrine, located in Suginami ward that is westside of Tokyo. Unfortunately, the foundation period is unknown but it is almost certainly before 1200. Deity of the shrine, Yawata-sama(Emperor Ojin) was revered as god of military arts until war. It changed into the god of the fulfillment of various requests rooted in the … [Read more...]
TOKYO Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Japan
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is Shinto shrine located in Koto ward of Tokyo where Tokyo Skytree can be seen. The shrine was established in 1646, and worships "Sugawara-no-michimasa" who is the god of studing and many students come to the shrine to obtain divine protection of god for examination around January to February. One of popular spot in the shrine is … [Read more...]
TOKYO Fukagawa Park in Japan
Fukagawa Park is one of oldest public park in Japan with other four parks, Ueno park, Asakusa Park, Shiba Park and Asukayama Park, established in response to the cabinet declaration in 1873. Both historical temples and people are gathered around these park area from Edo period. The park is located in Koto-ku(ward) that is westside in Tokyo and contains Sumida … [Read more...]
TOKYO Asukayama Park in Japan
Asukayama Park is one of oldest public park in Japan with other four parks, Ueno park, Asakusa Park, Hukagawa Park and Shiba Park, and established in 1873 by eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune. Asukayama Park is located in Kita-ku(ward) in Tokyo, and has been famous spot for Hanami (picnic with viewing cherry blossom trees) from Edo period. The park also contains … [Read more...]
TOKYO Shinjuku Chuo (Central) Park in Japan
Shinjuku Chuo (Central) Park is located westside of Shunjuku station in Tokyo, was built in 1968. The park is surrounded by tall buildings including Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, and is popular as oasis in extremely busy city Shinjuku. Actually, the park is not big compering to other famous park in Tokyo such as Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park and Kasairinkai … [Read more...]