Japan in Autumn - Tokyo

Tokyo is a city that needs no introduction... well known for its great shopping at Ginza, electronics at Akihabara, as well as the famous Tsukiji fish market. There was one place that capture our attention that Autumn, it was the Sensoji Temple(浅草寺). The crowd was enormous...I believe there were more locals than tourists, all fervently offering their prayers for blessing. One interesting gesture I observed... Everyone was surrounding the burning incense, using both hands sweeping the smoke towards them.

There was absolutely no lack of activities in the premises, with long stretch of shops on both sides of the walk way, and busking going on.... enough to keep the crowd occupied.



Without a doubt, the highlight of the day was the appearance of the Geisha, dressed in their impeccable kimono in accordance with the seasons. They really look a princess and attracted so much attention and so many camera snapping away, their reputation certainly precede.

The Geisha were kind enough to post and we had the pleasure of taking couple of close up shots with them....what an opportunity for an amateur. :)

Tokyo has a fascinating mix of the traditional and the modern. A city that embrace the latest technology and yet keeping the ancient shrines, temples and traditional practices.

Thinking of a holiday? My recommendation, April and November are the best time to visit Tokyo, both for the pleasant weather and stunning scenery.....In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and in autumn, the colored leaves are spectacular.