Flower Panda
Shitaya Shrine in Higashi-Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo, features a beautifully adorned water font that is frequently decorated with fresh flowers. The floral arrangements often include a panda motif, paying tribute to the two pandas that once resided at the nearby Ueno Zoo.
Shitaya Shrine
Shitaya Shrine in Higashi-Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo, caught my eye with its elegant curved gable, known as a karahafu, and bright metal fittings that serve both a decorative and protective purpose, shielding key elements from weathering.
Shitaya Shrine Torii Gates
A snapshot of a typical weekday afternoon in the Tokyo urban neighborhood of Higshi-Ueno in Taito Ward, featuring a striking vermilion torii gate leading to Shitaya shrine.