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A shard of paradise in Ueno

Jan 26, 2012 | 77 feedbacks »

It would be wrong for me to recommend for the first time visitors in Japan some unknown temple or shrine, located far from the main routes. During your first visit you should go to famous places, because there are so many great things to see in the so called “tourist areas".

But if Japan already captured your heart and if you want to enjoy more of what Japan has to offer, I will tell you that you can have delightful experiences and see some amazing places by just exploring the neighborhoods.

Here’s one of these places, a small temple I discovered a couple of years ago and to which I managed to return this month. It is located in Ueno, Matsugaya (somewhere behind the Oak Hotel, a quite well-known hotel for backpackers). It’s a small place of astonishing beauty, with a little Japanese garden, a pond with a lot of hungry Japanese koi and beautiful stone lanterns… Isn’t it a shard of paradise?

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Ueno, Matsugaya, Tokyo
Ueno, Matsugaya, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6
Focal Length: 8mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200

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 Theodora · http://travelswithanineyearold.com
I love these little temples set amid the skyscrapers. You find them all over Asia.
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It is! Absolutely exquisite!
01/31/12 @ 01:14
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What a beautiful spot!
01/30/12 @ 08:08
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These are the type of places that I'm now trying to discover - the off the beaten track less known and rewarding places to find on your own :)
01/27/12 @ 01:46
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I would LOVE to be in front of that right now. It looks relaxing!
01/27/12 @ 01:05
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Looks like a lovely spot to linger for a while.
01/26/12 @ 21:02
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i agree to disagree :D hehehehe :D its a confusing state of mind ...or im actually sleeping right now.
01/26/12 @ 19:53
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+Yudha Inggar Actually, you don't disagree, but you agree with me (^_^) ... please go and read the rest of the post...
01/26/12 @ 19:52
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I have to disagree, yes its nice to go somewhere known, but sometimes when you're off on the beaten track you'll get genuine and more personal experience~
01/26/12 @ 19:38
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Thank you :)
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Nice pic!
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Rather an unexpected place to find such a lovely temple among the apartment buildings.
01/26/12 @ 16:38
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What a beautiful and serene temple. Well worth a visit.
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Yes, this temple looks like a piece of Paradise. Lovely photo.
01/26/12 @ 10:23
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That's what I really enjoy about travelling around Japan now the smaller more off the track locations and places :)
01/26/12 @ 07:32
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@Muzachan, will be staying at The Oak in a few weeks from now, think I have found the garden on google maps. Very keep to check it out!
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The little, secret places are the best! Often there are little hide-aways like this right by the major tourist spots. Take a few minutes to explore and you might find something special!
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