Five Storied Pagoda in Senso-ji Temple

This five storied pagoda is 53 meter hight.
It was rebuilt in 1973.

(Note)
This photo was taken on 19 , 2010.

Hozo Mon ( Gate )

Hozo-mon is the inner maine gate of Senso-ji temple in asakusa.

Two wooden statues of Nio stand each side of the gate, and three lanterns are hanged in the center of the gate.
Hozo-mon (宝蔵門) literaly means treasure house gate.
Senso-ji's treasures are kept in upper part of the gate.




(Note)
These photos were taken on May 19 , 2010.

Asakusa Nakamise

I think you remember this street, If you have visited Senso-ji temple in asakusa.
Asakusa Nakamise is a shopping street that lies between Kaminari-mon (gate) to Hozo-mon(gate).
Many souvenir shops stand both side of the street.






(Note)
These photos were taken on May 19 , 2010.

Kaminari Mon ( Gate )

Kaminari-mon is one of symbolic building of Tokyo.
Kaminari-mon literaly means "thunder gate".
This gate is the outer main gate of Senso-ji temple in asakusa.


(Note)
These photos were taken on May 19 , 2010.

Bamboo Shoot in Higashi Gyoen

Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial Palace ) is located in center of Tokyo.
But, every time I visit there, I realize it has rich nature.

(Note)
These photos were taken May 1 , 2010.

Yamabuki in Ninomaru Garden

When I strolled around the pond that is located on Ninomaru Garden of Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace), I found Yamabuki (Kerria japonica) blooming by the pond.

(Note)
These photos were taken on May 1 , 2010.

Yamatsutsuji in Ninomaru Grove

I took these photos in Ninomaru grove of Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial Palace ).
Yamatsutsuji is a kind of azalea.
I like the contrast pink colour of the flower and fresh green colour of those young leaves in the grove.

(Note)
These photos were taken on May 1 , 2010.