As we leisurely strolled along Ueno Ameyoko, the clock ticking towards 4 p.m., a delightful surprise awaited us. Nestled on a small mound in the midst of a bustling shopping area, we stumbled upon a quaint temple, a hidden gem in the heart of the city. 

It was one of those rare, beautiful accidents — a quiet corner of the city revealing itself only when you are least looking. Like a whisper through the crowd, the temple seemed to call us upward. Stepping into the temple premises, one feels as though entering a parallel world, free from the noise and push of streets and crowds. 

According to the following article, the temple houses the Indian god, Marici, as the name suggests. 

Tokudaiji Marishi-ten _ Japan Experience

Standing before the temple, we found ourselves at the crossroads of two ancient cultures. Here, an ancient thread weaved through centuries of spiritual exchange and trade, linking India and Japan. Marici, the goddess of light and invisibility, once worshipped by warriors and monks, now quietly enshrined here, just steps from the clamour of market stalls. 

Conveniently located between Ueno and Okachimachi Stations, amidst Japan's largest shopping areas, the temple is easily accessible. It's a spiritual wonder waiting to be explored, just a few steps away from the city's hustle and bustle. 

Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple – Ueno Station 

Sometimes, the most sacred places find you, not the other way around.