360 years later, very close to this symbol of the Edo period, a new symbol of power was built: Tokyo Tower, which represented for over 50 years the Japanese economic power... and which is in turn replaced now by the spectacular Tokyo Sky Tree.
Here's a view I enjoyed a lot, with these two great landmarks photographed at dusk: Zojo-ji, the symbol of the distant past, in darkness and Tokyo Tower, the symbol of the recent past, in full bright light...
EXIF info:
Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 22mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/3s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400