Seven buildings at Nezu Jinja — constructed in 1706 by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi — are designated Important Cultural Properties. The Edo-period gongen-zukuri architecture survived both the 1923 earthquake and WWII bombing, and the spring azalea garden with 3,000 bushes is one of Tokyo's finest seasonal spectacles.

Tokyo's autumn foliage peaks in late November. This guide covers five temple and shrine spots — Takao-san Yakuoin, Nezu Shrine, Yushima Tenmangu, Kaneiji, and Zojoji — with peak timing and access details.

The Yanaka and Ueno neighborhoods of Tokyo preserve the dense temple-town atmosphere of the Edo period. This guide covers a half-day walking course through Kaneiji, Ueno Toshogu, and Nezu Shrine, with old-neighborhood charm throughout.