Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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Tsukiji Hongwanji is a branch temple of Nishi (West) Hongwanji in Kyoto. The current Main Worship Hall was designed by Ito Chuta and rebuilt in 1934 after being destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. The Main Worship Hall, Gate Posts (Main Gate, North Gate and South Gate) and Stone Wall were designated as Important Cultural Properties in 2014.
Enter the temple to pray and show respect to God. Very ornate; of Indian influence. There are very clean restrooms inside and no fee to enter.
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We enjoyed stopping and paying our respects at this traditional Shinto Shrine. The shrine is to protect the market from the waves, as it was built on the water's edge when this part of Tokyo (then Edo) was created from landfill after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657.
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Visually stunning and a lovely way to spend a few hours in the cool of the countryside away from the hustle/bustle. Great views (although not from the very top of the mountain) but be prepared for a lot (and I mean a lot) of steps - not for the immobile.
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