Senso-ji
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Senso-ji
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General information:
The Senso-ji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo,
which is located in Asakusa, it is one of Tokyo’s most popular
temples. The temple was built in the year 628-645 after two
brothers fished the statue of the Goddess Kannon out of the river
Sumida, as it was told in the legend.
The first gate you will enter visiting the sacred area is the
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). After this you walk through a small
shopping street called Nakamise, where you can buy typical
Japanese souvenirs and snacks. This street leads to the second
gate Hozomon. After this you will enter the main hall of the
temple on the left side you will see a five storied pagoda and of
course the flowing water and the Koi for good fortune.
Getting there:
Subway station Asakusa
General information:
Senso-ji
Getting there:
Subway station Asakusa
The Senso-ji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in
Tokyo, which is located in Asakusa, it is one of
Tokyo’s most popular temples. The temple was built
in the year 628-645 after two brothers fished the
statue of the Goddess Kannon out of the river
Sumida, as it was told in the legend.
The first gate you will enter visiting the sacred area
is the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). After this you
walk through a small shopping street called
Nakamise, where you can buy typical Japanese
souvenirs and snacks. This street leads to the
second gate Hozomon. After this you will enter the
main hall of the temple on the left side you will see a
five storied pagoda and of course the flowing water
and the Koi for good fortune.
