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Bentendo Temple at Shinobazu Pond

Bentendo Temple, located in Ueno Park, is a Buddhist temple, home to Benzaiten, a goddess associated with education, art, wealth, and matchmaking. Built in the middle of Shinobazu Pond, the temple has a floating, ethereal appearance, and its colourful hexagonal tower is visible from far away.

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When we first arrived in Tokyo, we all found this city to be overwhelming, not sure where to begin.

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