The shape of it
About
Kameido Tenjin shrine's springtime fuji matsuri drapes its arched red bridges and ponds in cascades of purple wisteria from over 50 trellised plants, with Tokyo Skytree rising behind. After dark the blooms are illuminated, and there are tea ceremonies, taiko and ikebana on the grounds.
Highlights
- Over 50 wisteria plants cascading over the shrine's ponds and arched drum bridges
- Evening illumination of the blooms for a different, magical atmosphere
- Tokyo Skytree framed behind the trellises for classic photos
Plan it well
- Go early morning or at the evening light-up to avoid the densest crowds
- Walkable from Kameido or Kinshicho stations
- Bloom timing shifts with the weather, so check the shrine's flowering updates first
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