Tokyo Coastal, Historical + Religious pictures

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One of Japan’s oldest five-story pagodas crowns a remarkable and beautiful temple complex dedicated to Saint Nichiren from the 13th century.

Discover this interesting neighborhood known for its many traditional doll shops that play an important part in local tradition. 

Appreciate astonishing views of the dramatic Tokyo skyline from the observation decks located in the building that houses Tokyo’s local government offices. 

Discover this interesting neighborhood known for its many traditional doll shops that play an important part in local tradition. 

With a golden front, serene ambiance and intriguing history, this temple is known throughout Tokyo for its wild and impressive annual festival.

Walk through corridors of torii gates, spot dozens of fox statues and watch as worshippers collect sacred sand at this small Shinto shrine. 

The spiritual home of sumo wrestling has an intriguing past and continues to draw would-be champions of the sport to its shrines. 

One of Tokyo’s tallest buildings rises from the center of an eclectic hub containing fashionable galleries and restaurants and a tranquil park with cherry blossoms.

Be entertained with some of the world’s most colorful and dramatic costumes in live theater. These traditional plays can be enjoyed by all ages.

Walk through corridors of torii gates, spot dozens of fox statues and watch as worshippers collect sacred sand at this small Shinto shrine. 

Be entertained with some of the world’s most colorful and dramatic costumes in live theater. These traditional plays can be enjoyed by all ages.