This is a true undiscovered gem of an Old Tokyo neighborhood. Let’s start by going to a fire ceremony at the Fukugawa Fudo-san temple, and end up under the cherry blossoms!
Afterwards, let’s go into the big modern cube next door, the one with the Fudo sutra written all over the outside in giant Sanskrit characters.
Back outside, let’s not leave before we make a wish at the dragon fountain!
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And if we happen to be in Monzen Nakacho at the right time of year (late March – early April) we can walk to the bridges crossing the canal by the station to see one of the best displays of cherry blossoms in all of Tokyo.
Next, let’s head down the street to the Tomioka Shrine, which is a big red and gold one.
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