Golden Shrine

The shrine structure of Ueno Toshogu was built in 1651, and survived both the great kanto earthquake of 1923 and world war 2.
The shrine structure is also called golden shrine, because all the pillars and doors are gilded with gold foil.

Shooting date : December 3, 2017

Carving on the Wall

Main structure of Ueno Toshogu shrine is surrounded by a wall which is decorated with many carvings.

Shooting date : December 3, 2017

Karamon Gate at Ueno Toshogu Shrine Late in Autumn

If you walk along the approach from the entrance of Ueno Toshogu shrine, you will faced to the gate.
That gate is called "Karamon".
In late autumn,  not only the gate but also leaves around the gate are colorful.

Shooting date : December 3, 2017

Stone Guardian Dog with Crimson Leaves

An stone guardian dog at Ueno Toshogu shrine, autumn leaves of Japanese maple in the back ground.

Shooting date : December 3, 2017

Row of Stone Lanterns and Autumn Leaves

There are many stone lanterns along the approach of Ueno Toshogu shrine.
Trees on the garden right next to the approach have colorful leaves late in autumn.

Shooting date : December 3, 2017

Kiyomizu Kannondo in Late Autumn

Kiyomizu Kannondo is a temple hall located at Ueno park.
In late autumn, trees around the hall have colorful leaves.


Shooting date : december 3, 2017