Jōshinji Temple (Bunkyō Ward) | A Temple Found by Chance, a Spring That Lingers in the Heart

Year 2025April 2025AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
At Jōshinji Temple (Bunkyō Ward), a photo that evoked the feeling of "a serendipitous temple, a spring that lingers in the heart."

This photo was taken when I happened to spot a temple while driving down the road—it was so beautiful I just had to pull over and capture it. I was deeply moved by this unexpected encounter with such a scene. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood of Bunkyo Ward, Jōshinji Temple has a gentle atmosphere, existing as if it were part of the community. Come spring, cherry blossoms bloom softly throughout the grounds, overlapping with the main hall and mountain gate to create a gentle, heartwarming landscape.

Date & TimeApril 5, 2025
photographerexcuse
LocationJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Address2-17-4 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentGalaxy s21+
Shooting route on the same dayInogashira Park →directional marker or indicatorKoganei Park →directional marker or indicatorShinjuku Gyoen →directional marker or indicatorChidorigafuchi (fountainhead) →directional marker or indicatorYasukuni Shrine →directional marker or indicatorKoishikawa Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorUeno Onshi Park →directional marker or indicatorJoshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)

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