February 19, 2013

Yushima Tenman-gū Shrine...

Last weekend I went to Yushima Tenman-gū Shrine 湯島天満宮 which is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Tenjin the Kami of Learning.

The shrine is located just west of the big busy bustling Ueno district.  I am still always shocked to find such peace and beauty in the midst of the crazy city.

They go up:




Many many ema tablets wishing for success on exams:



The different types of plum blossoms that bloom here:




Ema & paper cranes:




Tying off a (bad) fortune:


People praying for success at the shrine:



Plum blossoms start to bloom.





Many food stalls that day:



Yushima is a beautiful shrine and I may just go back there to see the plum blossoms when they are in full bloom.  This is definitely one of my recommended places to visit in Tokyo.

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