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Are you on a romantic vacation in Tokyo? Had people advised you that this industrial city is not fit for a romantic holiday? And if you did not lend an ear to their talks, then you are wise for the Shiba Park in Minato Ward, Tokyo alone is enough to prove the fact that there are magnificent romantic places and corners in this industrial city, which are the favorite choice of honeymooners or lovers. This park is one of the popular spots in Tokyo for dates. And because of this feature, this garden observes couples who find themselves happy enough by sitting amid the surroundings of such greenery. Built around the temple of Zojoji, this park appears in many television and film sequences specially focusing romantic scenes. The park is positioned between the Minato ward offices and the Tokyo Tower. Many of the footpaths in the park offer excellent views of the Tokyo Tower. Thomas Glover had his Tokyo residence here. Apart from the greenery the best thing that the park features is Zojoji Temple - Sanroku-zan Zojoji. This is a Buddhist temple in the Shiba neighborhood of Minatoku in Tokyo. This temple is situated almost next to Tokyo Tower. Regarding the temple it can be said that this is the Great Main Temple of the Chinzai sect of Shingon. The main image is of Amida Buddha. And the founder of Zojoji was Shoso.
Actually a disciple of Kukai named Shuei established a temple named Komyoji at Kaizuka; this temple is said to be the precursor of Zojoji. After centuries, during the Muromachi period in 1393, at the time of Yuyo Shoso, the temple transformed from the Shingon to the Jodo sect. Shoso is therefore, regarded as the founder of the present-day temple. Along with the discussion on Shiba Park as well as Zojoji Temple, the issue of Tokyo Tower comes automatically. The Shiba Park in Minato Ward offers a magnificent view of the world's tallest tower. The tower has been made well-known by its appearance in many movies and cartoons. Tokyo Tower is actually one of few images of Tokyo. This tower is situated at 35° 39' 30? N 139° 44' 43? E. Though the design is based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, this one is 9 meters taller than the former. Tokyo Tower is the world's highest self-supporting iron tower.
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