New Year Prayers at Marishiten Tokudai-ji, Tokyo・上野・摩利支天徳大寺で祈る新年のひととき
Tucked into the heart of Ueno’s Ameya-Yokocho, Marishiten Tokudai-ji is dedicated to Marishiten, a Buddhist goddess once revered by samurai and Edo-period merchants alike.
During the New Year season, banners announce special prayer services as visitors make their way on the temple steps seeking protection, strength, and prosperity before returning to the bustling market streets below.
Check out the full write-up (1-minute read) for more info, Google Maps links, links to sources, and high-resolution photos:
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20260102-tokudai
Location: Ameya-Yokocho, Taito Ward, Tokyo Timestamp: 2026/01/02・12:58 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter 23 mm ISO 160 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/2.8 Classic Negative film simulation
Location: Ameya-Yokocho, Taito Ward, Tokyo Timestamp: 2026/01/02・12:58 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter 23 mm ISO 320 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/5.6 Provia/Standard film simulation
