The shrine was very calm albeit the fact I went on December 23rd, the Daijō Tennō Akihito’s birthday.
Category: Image Comparison
#41 Area Below Ueno Hill 上野山下付近
This image was taken from the steps leading up to Ueno Park.
#27 Tokyo Science Museum 東京科学博物館
This museum is now called the National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館). 
#21 Asakusa Denbō-in Garden 浅草伝法院
The Denbō-in Temple was closed (see below) and the pond was left unfilled. This image was taken from the Sensōji Chingodō.
#14 Asakusa Five-Storied Pagoda 浅草五重塔
Even after looking around for a good half hour, I could not find the angle the original photo was taken.
#54 Nakamise Shopping Street 浅草仲見世
The street lamps seem to have disappeared. Even at 10AM the street is filled with tourists.
#44 Azuma Bridge 吾妻橋
The bridge was under maintenance.
#6 Meiji Shrine 明治神宮
The fencing directly next to the Torii has been removed to allow for increased foot traffic. The Torii itself has been replaced.