Yushima Tenjin (湯島天神), formally Yushima Tenmangu (湯島天満宮), is a popular Shinto shrine near Ueno Park of Tokyo, and is a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yushima Station. For details about this site, see the article on Yushima Tenjinn Shrine.
Notable events held at this shrine are the Ume Matsuri (梅まつり) in early spring, the Reitaisai (例大祭) in May, and the Kiku Matsuri (菊まつり) in November.
Kiku Matsuri at Yushima Tenjin Shrine
The Kiku Matsuri, literally meaning the Chrysanthemum Festival, held here in November is one of the most famous chrysanthemun exhibithion in Tokyo. Though this shrine is not that large, chrysanthemum flowers are displayed in wide varieties of ways at this event.
Yushima Tenjin Shrine
3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo MAP
Access: 2-min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yushima Station/ 5-min walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno-Hirokoji Station or Toei Oedo Line Ueno-Okachimachi Station
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