Prince Hotel Temple I

At the nearest major traffic intersection, Akabanebashi (ah-kah-bah-neh-bah-shi), is a huge hotel tower that belongs to the Prince Hotels group. See hotel website. Beside the hotel is a temple. The grounds are largely unremarkable, save for the collection of statues near its edge.

Behind this main statue -- framed perfectly by the bushes -- are two rows of small, cartoon-like stone statues. Beside each is a vase of colorful, plastic flowers and pinwheels(?). Finally, each is wearing a red, knit cap. I do not pretend to understand their significance. To the right of this statue is a booth with simple offerings -- some fresh fruits.