Our next stop in Ueno was the Tokyo branch of the Toshogu Shrine. The shrine was built around 1650 as a shrine for the Tokugawa Shogunate. Honestly, this shrine is not nearly as grand as the Nikko shrine. However, since this is the shrine in edo, it is an important historic monument.
Located along the path to the Toshogu Shrine is the Hiroshima / Nagasaki Peace Memorial home of the eternal flame. This flame has been burning since the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. This memorial is relatively new.
The torii gate leading into the shrine area. It is always humorous and at time re-assuring to see vendors near major temples and shrines. Especially, when you are thirsty after doing some major walking. Many times, uphill or stairs. Good time to grab a can of Mitsuya Cider or cold tea.
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