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Inokashira Pond

Jun 2, 2011 | 69 feedbacks »

The Inokashira name was given by the Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu and it translates as “source of the water supply” or “well that supplies delicious water". At the time, the Inokashira Pond was famous for its 7 springs so it was also called Nanai Pond (nana = seven), name kept until today by the bridge crossing the lake, Nanai Bashi. The lake was also of strategic importance, being the first water supply for Edo.

Here is my favorite area, photographed from Nanai Bashi, with one of the fountains from the middle of the lake. In front you can see the Benzaiten Temple and on the right, near the bridge, you can see (almost hidden by the trees), the white torii of a beautiful Inari shrine:

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Inokashira Park, Mitaka, Tokyo
Inokashira Park, Mitaka, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D300
Lens: 12-24mm F/4G
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/4
Shutter Speed: 1/320s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200

Photo participating to Travel Photo Thursday

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 Laurel · http://myexpatgermany.com
Beautiful and so peaceful.
06/06/11 @ 12:28
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 Cathy Sweeney · http://www.travelingwithsweeney.com
What a pretty place -- it looks so serene. Very nice photo!
06/03/11 @ 08:35
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Ican see why it's one of your favourite spots. Lovely shot.
06/03/11 @ 08:20
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 Michael Figueiredo · http://struxtravel.com
This is a gorgeous photo! I especially love the color and depth.
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WOW............love this shot.

Thanks for posting to Travel Photo Thursday.
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@Sensibletraveler:
Thank you :)
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Great shot, looks very serene.
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06/02/11 @ 17:13
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@Muzachan I would enjoy visiting the Inokashria Pond! When I do my walk, I would spend time looking at this pond! This story made my week!
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 Vi · http://www.shorttraveltips.com
Did know that such nice park exists in Tokyo...
06/02/11 @ 16:18
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@Sophie:
Thank you :) The park is one of my favorites.
06/02/11 @ 13:19
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Looks like a beautiful park. Love the composition of your photo.
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@jade:
Thank you :)
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Great composition. Love the waterfall
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“@Muzachan: A Japan Photo per Day: Inokashira Pond [link] Nice shot
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Oh, there are a lot more than 1000 :) But I don't photograph all of them, just those that I like very much.
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Cool shot with waterfountain and all. There must be 1000s of temples and shrines up that way, in Japan. Think you'll be able to photograph them all?
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