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Tokyo Tower

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  Tokyo Tower It is a comprehensive radio tower located in Shiba Park, Minato Ward, Tokyo. Its official name is Nippon Denpato. Since its completion on December 23, 1958, it has been a symbol of Tokyo and a popular tourist spot. The founder was Hisakichi Maeda, and it was designed by Naito Tachu, also known as Japan's "Tower Doctor". The height is publicized as 333 meters, and it was completed at a total cost of about 3 billion yen, taking one and a half years and 219,335 workers. It is a truss-structured radio tower with observation decks at 125 meters and 223.55 meters above the ground. As a daytime obstacle marker, it is painted with alternating yellow-red and white colors from the top, and it transmits broadcast radio waves as a TV and FM radio antenna. It also transmits emergency signals as a protective radio antenna for JR East Japan, and various measuring instruments of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment are also installed. Although it was the ...

Kameido Tenjinsha 亀戸天神社

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 ⛩️ Kameido Tenjinsha, which enshrines Sugawara Michizane, is widely and affectionately known as "Kameido Tenjin" or "Kameido Tenmangu." In ancient times, it was called "Tosaijingu Tenmangu" or "Kameido Saijingu Tenmangu," in comparison to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Kyushu, which was the head shrine, but in the 6th year of the Meiji era, it became a Tokyo prefectural shrine and was renamed Kameido Jinja. In the 11th year of the Showa era, it was officially named Kameido Tenjinsha. 3-6-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo http://kameidotenjin.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Kameido Tenjinsha 亀戸天神社

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 ⛩️ Kameido Tenjinsha, which enshrines Sugawara Michizane, is widely and affectionately known as "Kameido Tenjin" or "Kameido Tenmangu." In ancient times, it was called "Tosaijingu Tenmangu" or "Kameido Saijingu Tenmangu," in comparison to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Kyushu, which was the head shrine, but in the 6th year of the Meiji era, it became a Tokyo prefectural shrine and was renamed Kameido Jinja. In the 11th year of the Showa era, it was officially named Kameido Tenjinsha. 3-6-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo http://kameidotenjin.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Asagaya Shinmeiguu 阿佐ヶ谷神明宮

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  ⛩️ Asagaya Shinmeigu enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial Family and the sun goddess. Amaterasu Omikami is the most noble deity in Japan and is considered the highest deity of the nation. There are several ways to write the name of the deity; in Kojiki, it is written as Amaterasu Omikami, and in Nihon Shoki, it is written as Amaterasu Oomikami. The most common way to write it is Amaterasu Omikami. It is said that Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi, the creator of the land, parted from Izanami, who had descended to the underworld, and washed away the impurities of the underworld; Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi washed his left eye. Along with Tsukuyomi, who was born from Izanagi's right eye at this time, and Susanoo, who was born from his nose, Amaterasu Omikami is called one of the Three Precious Children. At this time, Izanagi instructed Amaterasu Omikami to rule Takamagahara, and she became the supreme deity. Tokyo Suginami-ku Asagaya Ki...

Asagaya Shinmeiguu 阿佐ヶ谷神明宮

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 ⛩️ Asagaya Shinmeigu enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial Family and the sun goddess. Amaterasu Omikami is the most noble deity in Japan and is considered the highest deity of the nation. There are several ways to write the name of the deity; in Kojiki, it is written as Amaterasu Omikami, and in Nihon Shoki, it is written as Amaterasu Oomikami. The most common way to write it is Amaterasu Omikami. It is said that Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi, the creator of the land, parted from Izanami, who had descended to the underworld, and washed away the impurities of the underworld; Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi washed his left eye. Along with Tsukuyomi, who was born from Izanagi's right eye at this time, and Susanoo, who was born from his nose, Amaterasu Omikami is called one of the Three Precious Children. At this time, Izanagi instructed Amaterasu Omikami to rule Takamagahara, and she became the supreme deity. Tokyo Suginami-ku Asagaya Kit...

Asagaya Shinmeiguu 阿佐ヶ谷神明宮

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  ⛩️ Asagaya Shinmeigu enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial Family and the sun goddess. Amaterasu Omikami is the most noble deity in Japan and is considered the highest deity of the nation. There are several ways to write the name of the deity; in Kojiki, it is written as Amaterasu Omikami, and in Nihon Shoki, it is written as Amaterasu Oomikami. The most common way to write it is Amaterasu Omikami. It is said that Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi, the creator of the land, parted from Izanami, who had descended to the underworld, and washed away the impurities of the underworld; Amaterasu Omikami was born when Izanagi washed his left eye. Along with Tsukuyomi, who was born from Izanagi's right eye at this time, and Susanoo, who was born from his nose, Amaterasu Omikami is called one of the Three Precious Children. At this time, Izanagi instructed Amaterasu Omikami to rule Takamagahara, and she became the supreme deity. Tokyo Suginami-ku Asagaya Ki...

Hanazono Jinja 花園神社

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 ⛩️ When you hear the word "shrine," many people may imagine a shrine solemnly standing in a place rich in nature surrounded by trees, but Hanazono Shrine is located in the heart of a bustling city with many buildings. It is less than 10 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station and has good access. It is one of the spots we would definitely like you to include when sightseeing in the Shinjuku area. Hanazono Shrine was founded in the 1600s in the heart of the metropolis of Shinjuku. It is said that it came to be called "Hanazono Jinja" because there used to be the "Owari Domain's Lower Residence" in this place, and it was a place where many flowers bloomed. Hanazono Shrine has long been said to bring good luck in "opening fortune and success" and "prosperity in business." Also, it is particularly popular among people who do business in Shinjuku, and many people seem to visit every year to pray for business prosperity. 5-17-3 Shinjuku, S...

Hanazono Jinja 花園神社

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 ⛩️ When you hear the word "shrine," many people may imagine a shrine solemnly standing in a place rich in nature surrounded by trees, but Hanazono Shrine is located in the heart of a bustling city with many buildings. It is less than 10 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station and has good access. It is one of the spots we would definitely like you to include when sightseeing in the Shinjuku area. Hanazono Shrine was founded in the 1600s in the heart of the metropolis of Shinjuku. It is said that it came to be called "Hanazono Jinja" because there used to be the "Owari Domain's Lower Residence" in this place, and it was a place where many flowers bloomed. Hanazono Shrine has long been said to bring good luck in "opening fortune and success" and "prosperity in business." Also, it is particularly popular among people who do business in Shinjuku, and many people seem to visit every year to pray for business prosperity. 5-17-3 Shinjuku, S...

Nedu Jinja 根津神社

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 ⛩️ Nezu Shrine, located 5 minutes from Tokyo Metro Nezu Station or Sendagi Station, is an old shrine said to have been founded in Sendagi by Japan Takeru, a military commander who built Edo Castle during the Bunmei era (1469-1487).  The shrine was built by Dokan Ota, who is known as the founder of the shrine, and it was enshrined at its current location in 1706. It is known as a shrine of good luck that survived the Great Fire of Edo, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the Great Tokyo Air Raid, and is also famous for its azalea viewing. The blessings are wide-ranging, from warding off misfortune and evil spirits to marriage, business prosperity, and academic achievement. 東京都文京区根津1丁目28−9 https://nedujinja.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Nedu Jinja 根津神社

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  ⛩️ Nezu Shrine, located 5 minutes from Tokyo Metro Nezu Station or Sendagi Station, is an old shrine said to have been founded in Sendagi by Japan Takeru, a military commander who built Edo Castle during the Bunmei era (1469-1487). The shrine was built by Dokan Ota, who is known as the founder of the shrine, and it was enshrined at its current location in 1706. It is known as a shrine of good luck that survived the Great Fire of Edo, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the Great Tokyo Air Raid, and is also famous for its azalea viewing. The blessings are wide-ranging, from warding off misfortune and evil spirits to marriage, business prosperity, and academic achievement. 東京都文京区根津1丁目28−9 https://nedujinja.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Ueno Toshogu 上野東照宮

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 ⛩️ Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a shrine located in Ueno Park in Tokyo, and is often counted as one of the three major Toshogu shrines due to its splendor and origin. It is one of the Toshogu shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is said to be particularly beneficial for success in life, victory, and good health and longevity, and the grounds are home to a glittering shrine building, also known as the Golden Hall, as well as important national cultural properties such as a Karamon gate, transparent walls, copper lanterns, and a large stone torii gate. 東京都台東区上野公園9−88 https://www.uenotoshogu.com/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Ueno Toshogu 上野東照宮

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 ⛩️ Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a shrine located in Ueno Park in Tokyo, and is often counted as one of the three major Toshogu shrines due to its splendor and origin. It is one of the Toshogu shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is said to be particularly beneficial for success in life, victory, and good health and longevity, and the grounds are home to a glittering shrine building, also known as the Golden Hall, as well as important national cultural properties such as a Karamon gate, transparent walls, copper lanterns, and a large stone torii gate. 東京都台東区上野公園9−88 https://www.uenotoshogu.com/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Zojoji & tokyo tower

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The ``Black Honzon'' is said to bring good fortune. Zojoji Temple is known for its deep ties to Tokugawa Ieyasu.  This is because during the Sengoku period, when Prince Ieyasu entered Edo, he became the danka of Zojoji Temple, and later became the family temple of the Tokugawa family.  At that time, people did not know when they would die, so it was common to have a Bodhisattva temple nearby. 105-0011 東京都港区芝公園4丁目7−35 https://www.zojoji.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Zojoji 増上寺

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  The ``Black Honzon'' is said to bring good fortune. Zojoji Temple is known for its deep ties to Tokugawa Ieyasu.  This is because during the Sengoku period, when Prince Ieyasu entered Edo, he became the danka of Zojoji Temple, and later became the family temple of the Tokugawa family.  At that time, people did not know when they would die, so it was common to have a Bodhisattva temple nearby. 105-0011 東京都港区芝公園4丁目7−35 https://www.zojoji.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Hie Jinja 日枝神社

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  Hie Shrine is known for its blessings of matchmaking, love fulfillment, career luck, and prosperous business.  In the precincts, there are not only regular guardian dogs but also statues of sacred monkeys, which are said to bring good luck, and there are also amulets and votive tablets with monkey motifs.  It is also known for its unusual torii gate in the shape of a mountain, and the ``Senbon Torii'' gate on the Inari approach is also one of the highlights. 東京都千代田区永田町2丁目10番5号 https://www.hiejinja.net/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Hie Jinja 日枝神社

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Hie Shrine is known for its blessings of matchmaking, love fulfillment, career luck, and prosperous business.  In the precincts, there are not only regular guardian dogs but also statues of sacred monkeys, which are said to bring good luck, and there are also amulets and votive tablets with monkey motifs.  It is also known for its unusual torii gate in the shape of a mountain, and the ``Senbon Torii'' gate on the Inari approach is also one of the highlights. 東京都千代田区永田町2丁目10番5号 https://www.hiejinja.net/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Tokyo Daijingu 東京大神宮

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  Tokyo Daijingu is a shrine famous for enshrining the god of marriage. For this reason, it is crowded every day with visitors praying for good matches and fulfillment in love. It is also said to be the birthplace of Shinto weddings, and is also a place where many couples hold their wedding ceremonies. Another reason for its popularity is that couples who have gotten married here can receive items to commemorate their first visit to the shrine. 📌東京都千代田区富士見2丁目4−1 https://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Tokyo Daijingu 東京大神宮

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Tokyo Daijingu is a shrine famous for enshrining the god of marriage. For this reason, it is crowded every day with visitors praying for good matches and fulfillment in love. It is also said to be the birthplace of Shinto weddings, and is also a place where many couples hold their wedding ceremonies. Another reason for its popularity is that couples who have gotten married here can receive items to commemorate their first visit to the shrine. 📌東京都千代田区富士見2丁目4−1 https://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Yasukuni Jinja 靖国神社

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A shrine dedicated to soldiers who died on the government and imperial court sides during Japan's wars and civil wars since the Meiji era. 📌東京都千代田区九段北3丁目1−1 https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/ 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #日本 #東京 #寺 #神社 #東京観光 #tokyoTourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Yushima Tenmangu(Yushima Tenjin) 湯島 天満宮(湯島 天神)

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Yushima Tenmangu Shrine is popular as one of the most popular power spots in Tokyo, as it has two blessings: ``victory and strong fortune'' by Rikio no Mikoto, and ``achievement in studies'' by Michizane Sugawara. It has also been known as a famous spot for plum blossoms since the Edo period, and the ``Plum Festival'', one of the ``Bunkyo Flower Festivals'', is held every year around early February when the plum blossoms are in full bloom. https://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Yushima Tenmangu (Yushima Tenjin) 湯島 天満宮(湯島 天神)

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Yushima Tenmangu Shrine is popular as one of the most popular power spots in Tokyo, as it has two blessings: ``victory and strong fortune'' by Rikio no Mikoto, and ``achievement in studies'' by Michizane Sugawara. It has also been known as a famous spot for plum blossoms since the Edo period, and the ``Plum Festival'', one of the ``Bunkyo Flower Festivals'', is held every year around early February when the plum blossoms are in full bloom. https://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Kanda myojin 神田明神

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  Kanda Myojin is known for ``Kanda Festival,'' one of the three major festivals of Edo, and is affectionately known as ``Myojin.'' It is said to bring various benefits such as prosperous business, good luck with marriage, and academic achievement.  It boasts a history of about 1,300 years since its founding in 730, and famous warlords from the Sengoku period have visited the shrine. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu came here to pray for a sure victory when he was preparing for the Battle of Sekigahara. 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Kanda myojin 神田明神

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  Kanda Myojin is known for ``Kanda Festival,'' one of the three major festivals of Edo, and is affectionately known as ``Myojin.'' It is said to bring various benefits such as prosperous business, good luck with marriage, and academic achievement.  It boasts a history of about 1,300 years since its founding in 730, and famous warlords from the Sengoku period have visited the shrine. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu came here to pray for a sure victory when he was preparing for the Battle of Sekigahara. #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Meiji Jingu 明治神宮

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  ⛩️ Meiji Shrine has various benefits such as warding off bad luck, praying for entrance exams, and good luck, but it is especially famous for its benefits such as matchmaking and marital harmony due to the close relationship between Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The ``Meotokusu'' in the main shrine is also popular as a power spot for fulfillment in love and marriage. 🇯🇵JAPAN 🛕Introducing amazing temples and shrines in Tokyo⛩️ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Meiji Jingu 明治神宮

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  Meiji Shrine has various benefits such as warding off bad luck, praying for entrance exams, and good luck, but it is especially famous for its benefits such as matchmaking and marital harmony due to the close relationship between Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The ``Meotokusu'' in the main shrine is also popular as a power spot for fulfillment in love and marriage. #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Asakusa Sensoji 浅草 浅草寺

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  🛕 Asakusa Sensoji 浅草 浅草寺 Sensoji Temple is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, and is one of Japan's most famous temples, visited by more than 30 million visitors from Japan and abroad every year. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 628, and is a temple with a long history, where Tokugawa Ieyasu, a famous military commander during the Sengoku period, visited to pray for victory in the decisive battle that divided the world, the Battle of Sekigahara. #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Asakusa Sensoji

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Asakusa Sensoji A temple representing Japan, visited by over 30 million worshipers from Japan and abroad every year. Built in 628, it is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and the famous warlord of the Sengoku period, Tokugawa Ieyasu, visited here to pray for victory in the decisive battle that divided the world, the Battle of Sekigahara. , is a temple with a long history. 浅草 浅草寺 #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

Asakusa Sensoji

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 🛕 Sensoji Temple is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, and is one of Japan's most famous temples, visited by more than 30 million visitors from Japan and abroad every year. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 628, and is a temple with a long history, where Tokugawa Ieyasu, a famous military commander during the Sengoku period, visited to pray for victory in the decisive battle that divided the world, the Battle of Sekigahara. 🇯🇵JAPAN YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Tokyo_Lo-FiMusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tokyolofimusic/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/TOKYO-LOFI-MUSIC/61569858926312/ #japan #tokyo #temple #shrine #tokyosightseeing #LOFI #chill #Relax #Tourist #tokyotravel #tokyotrip #visittokyo

A beautiful night view of Tokyo Station in Japan

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A beautiful night view of Tokyo Station in Japan

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