When we think of Kyoto, the first thing that pops in-mind is the Torii gates of the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Torii is a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shrinto Shrine. And since Kyoto is miles away from Tokyo, the chance of seeing a Torii gates like the one in Kyoto is impossible, especially if you’re staying in Tokyo alone.
But worry no more, I found out that we don’t need to travel all the way to Kyoto just to see the famous Torii gates because right at the heart of Tokyo, there is a shrine called Nezu Shrine that features the vibrant red path of Torii gates like the one in Kyoto.
Although the Torii gates at Nezu is smaller in size than in Kyoto but who cares, if your agenda is to simply snap some insta photo looking like you’re in Kyoto. And so far this Shrine is not known to many tourist, yet, so its less crowded.
Nezu (Jinja) Shrine is located in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward near Ueno Park. Regarding as one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of the most photogenic places of worship in Tokyo.
Nezu Shrine is set in lush greenery, with ponds of carp, pathways that are tunnels of small shrine arches, and elegant, beautifully colored, wooden structures that reflect Japanese culture in all its age and beauty.
Nezu Shrine is the home of the Bunkyo Azalea Festival, which happens every April and is named after Tokyo's Bunkyo ward where Nezu Shrine is located.
Admission is fee at Nezu Shrine, so you might what to keep this lovely place in your itinerary Minasan, on you future visit to Tokyo. This culturally-significant site is located minutes by foot from Nezu Station on the Chiyoda Line and Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line.
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