March in Japan marks the start of the much-awaited cherry blossom season. Normally, this would be the time to plan out that insta-worthy cherry blossom viewing party. However, because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, those plans were likely placed on an indefinite raincheck.
Even still, as we spend our time indoors we can live vicariously through photos taken just a month ago to keep our chins up and help us move forward. For this month’s theme, we’re taking it back a few hundred years and featuring a more traditional side of Japan.
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10. Good things come in threes. A trip to Asakusa wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Senso-ji Temple.
9. Meiji Jingu’s garden providing a calm place amongst the chaos.
8. Care for some good luck? Check out this adorable rabbit themed charm from Ujigami Shrine in Kyoto.
7. Matsumoto Castle is nicknamed “Crow Castle” because of its dark exterior and is the oldest castle in Japan. Cool, huh?
6. That gradient, tho. Definitely worth the early wake-up call. Taken at Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki.
5. Nagoya Castle is lookin’ pretty majestic from this perspective.
4. A not-so-hidden secret within the busy Tokyo metropolis is Nezu Shrine.
3. Kinkaku-ji shining as bright as ever.
2. Stunning at any time of day, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a quintessential Kyoto landmark.
1. It doesn’t get any more classic than the Kamakura’s Great Buddha.
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