Things to Do
Tokyo
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Tokyo Travel Guide
Must-see classics, seasonal highlights, and hidden gems — all in one guide.
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Shinagawa, Gotanda
Shrines & Temples
Ikegami Honmon-ji
3.12 1The Head Temple of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, Popular for its Splendid Scenery of Sakura and its Five-Storied Pagoda!
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There’s no better time to check out Ikegami Honmonji Temple’s 5-story pagoda than during cherry blossom season!
Ota-ku, Tokyo is home to the vast grounds of Ikegami Honmonji Temple, which is also incidentally a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In particular, people flock to see and photograph the magical sight of the 5-story pagoda surrounded by the fluffy, pink flowers.
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O-eshiki at Ikegami Honmon-ji (Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple), a Great Occasion at Summer Night
In the brisk fall night breeze, my friend and I meet at Tokyo’s Ikegami by appointment and we are about to visit the Ikegami Honmon-ji O-eshiki, an annual event held between October 11 and October 13.
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Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Shrines & Temples
Sensoji Temple
4.74 77One of Japan’s most frequented destinations! Over 1300 years of history here at the oldest temple in Tokyo.
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Experience 120% of Senso-ji’s History and Culture: The Complete Senso-ji Travel Guide
Senso-ji is one of Japan’s most iconic tourist attractions. If you are going to visit Senso-ji, you will surely want to experience everything it has to offer. For first-time visitors, this article provides as much detail as possible on everything you need to make the most of Senso-ji, from its major highlights and the shops worth visiting along Nakamise Shopping Street to proper worship etiquette and how to draw an omikuji fortune.
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“Fukumitsuya”; a must-visit souvenior shop in Asakusa “Kaminarimon”
If you are one of people who would not know where to look in for souvenirs, we recommend visiting “Fukumitsuya”. It is a gift shop in Asakusa. We asked the shop owner what they recommend for tourists looking for gifts.
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