Nezu-jinja

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Tokyo, Japan - April 29 2018: Crowded people at Nezu Shrine during the Azalea Festival that held from early April until early May annually License Type: media Download Time: 2022-01-07T13:49:28.000Z User: gwencotter Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Not only is this one of Japan's oldest shrines – established in 1705 – it is also among the most beautiful, resplendent in vermilion and gold. There is a long corridor of small red torii (shrine gates), which make for great photos. The shrine is also famous for its azaleas, which bloom in April.

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