Iconic framed perspective through a small red torii gate toward the grand main shrine building at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo – a serene pathway leading to the heart of this historic and solemn Shinto memorial in Chiyoda ward

Yasukuni Shrine or Yasukuni Jinja (靖国神社) located in Tokyo was built by Emperor Meiji in 1869. Yasukuni Shrine enshrines over 2,466,000 names of Japanese people who have died during war time. This includes the Boshin War, Seinan War, Sino-Japanese War, …

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Soup dumplings at Xian Chinese Restaurant Nishi-Shinjuku

Xi’an Chinese Restaurant is a popular Chinese Restaurant serving food from Xi’an in western China. Street food, dumplings, roast duck / pork, stir fries and Chinese Hot Pot. Located on the Western side of Shinjuku train station, just a few minutes …

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Buffet lunch at Diya Indian Restaurant Roppongi

Diya Indian Restaurant is casual dining Indian Restaurant located in the Roppongi Hills Shopping Complex. They have an all you can eat buffet at lunch time and al a carte menu in the evening. Traditional Indian curries and tandoori dishes – …

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Spice Heavan Indian Restaurant Nishi-Shinjuku Tokyo

Spice Heaven Indian Restaurant is located within the Shinjuku Park Tower, the same building as the Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel. A small restaurant serving traditional Indian cuisine. Great Indian decor and friendly staff. Always happy to serve more naan bread during …

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Inside Gandhi Indian Restaurant Nishi-Shinjuku Tokyo

Gandhi Indian Restaurant is located within the Washington Hotel in Nishi-Shinjuku, 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Train Station. Gandhi Indian Restaurant serves up a range of traditional Indian curries and they have a traditional tandoori oven for cooking Tandoori chicken and …

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The majestic main hall of Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensō-ji in Asakusa – vibrant red Hondō with intricate roof details, massive lanterns, and sacred atmosphere, Japan's most visited spiritual site

Asakusa is close to the centre of Tokyo and home to a number of impressive temples including the largest Buddhist Temple Sensoji. Sensōji (浅草寺) Temple is visited by many Japanese and visitors to Tokyo. When you first approach Sensōji Temple …

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