Benten Pond,Zojoji Temple,Shiba¡Ê8¡Ë
Lotus flower Tokio
[ID] 4665
[Photographer] unknown
[Album]
[Place] Tokyo
[Date] unknown
[Color] color
[Size] 137x92
[Cabinet] 92-7-0
[Keyword] scenic spot/view/park/teahouse
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Shinobazu Pond at Ueno Park is viewed from the east. This location used to be a cove of Tokyo Bay. To the right is Nakajima where shrine to Benzaiten (deity of music and art) stands. This pond was famous for its lotus flowers, and it was a popular attraction for the people of Edo and later Tokyo.