There were almost no sakura in bloom yet, but a couple of trees had started. If you click on the photos you can see them larger.
, and there were a few nice blossoms. It’s still a bit early.
At the Sensoji in Asakusa today
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Visiting the Sensoji for New Year’s
Yes, we are still in the middle of the New Year holidays here in Japan. While I visited my local temple and shrine on the 2nd, today, January 4th, we visited the Sensoji in Asakusa. It’s so crowded that it’s all but impossible to get into the main building. But even the side streets are exciting during this holiday season.
Approaching the Sensoji, there was a nice view of the Sky Tree, and the Kaminari mon (the main gate). I don’t know the guy whose face sticks out in the full front photo of the entrance.
Sushi candy. Who could resist? I managed to.
There’s this great senbei shop on a side street. That nice looking omiyage is maybe for… Me! It would all break if I shipped it, right? 🙂
Traditional Japanese festival fare. Yaki something-that-was-once-al
I never noticed this large bell before.
The crowds, and some views of the main temple.
Some parting shots. Including the Koi pond.
Have a good 2014.