Hibiya Park is the one of most popular public park in Tokyo bordering the southern moat of the Imperial Palace, is famous for first public western-style modern park in Japan. Until the end of the Tokugawa period, it was residence for Matsudaira-Hizen-Mamoru and others, and was military parade ground in the Meiji period. After that, the park was designed and … [Read more...]
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine in Japan
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine is a shinto shrine in Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, and was establised in 1880. The shrine is most famous power(spiritual) spot for "Love" and "Matchmaking" in Tokyo, and wedding ceremony is held throughout the year. The shrine was created for people in Tokyo to enable to worship the deities enshrined in the Grand Shrine of Ise, and is designated as … [Read more...]
TOKYO Atago Shrine in Japan
Atago Shrine is a major Shinto shrine located in busy area, Minato ward of Tokyo alongside Hie shrine and Meiji Shrine. The deity of the shrine is Homusubi-no-mikoto who is known as having power for fire prevention and the shrine was established in 1603 to prevent fire for Edo(current Tokyo). The deity is also known as God of victory, and has been prayed before … [Read more...]
TOKYO Chidorigafuchi walking path in Japan
Chidorigafuchi Park is one of most popular place for viewing cherry blossoms (Hanami Spot) in Tokyo Japan and is totally worth to visit. It is located in northwest area of Imperial Palace and also nearby Indian Embassy and Yasukuni Shrine. The name "Chidorigafuchi" came from the moat's shape that is similar to plover. Viewing cherry blossoms (Hanami) at … [Read more...]
TOKYO Shinagawa Shrine in Japan
Shinagawa Shrine is spacious shinto shrine located on the top of a small hill in Shinagawa ward of Tokyo, was established by Minamoto-no-Yoritomo in 1187. The shrine was deeply related with Ieyasu Tokugawa(Shogun) as it prayed for victory when he had battle of Sekigahara. There is statue of Daikoku-sama, and is famous as power spot(spiritual spot) for lucky … [Read more...]