Statue of Sugawara Michizane

This statue stands in Kameido Tenjin.
Kameido Tenjin is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane (845-903) who was a great scholar, poet, also politician.
This statue is 5-year-old Sugawara Michizane.
A poem he composed at the age of 5 is carved on the base of the statue.

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These photos were taken on March 12 , 2012.

Sky Tree and Ume Blossoms

I took these photos at Kameido Tenjin that is a Shinto shrine located in Kameido, Koto ward.
I like views of Tokyo Sky Tree from the shrine.

(Note)
These photos were taken on March 12, 2012.

Kameido Tenjin

I visited Kameido Tenjin last Monday.
Ume blossoms bloomed very late in this year.
This year's Ume festival in the shrine had already finished at the time, but those Ume blossoms were still nice to view.







(Note)
These photos were taken on March 12 , 2012.

Sakai-bashi

Sakai-bashi is a bridge across Kitajyukken-gawa (canal).
You can see Tokyo Sky Tree over the bridge.

(Note)
This photo was taken on March 12 , 2012.

Ume Blossoms in Omurai Katori Shrine

Omurai Katori shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Bunka, Sumida ward.
Ume garden in the shrine is very small, but you can see many wonderful Ume trees there.









(Note)
These photos were taken on March 12 , 2012.