Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple may be one of the most popular temples in Japan.
In 628, fisherman brothers caught a statue of Kannon in their net.
This is the start of Asakusa Kannon or Sensoji Temple.

Kaminarimon gate may be number one photo spot as a symbol of Tokyo sightseeing.
Kaminari means thunder and god of thunder and god of wind are protecting this temple in the gate.Letters on the big lantern read "Thunder gate".

There's another gate, Hozomon in the middle of the approach, which is two story huge gate.

Five story pagoda is beside Hozomon gate.

Main hall has a huge roof and statue of Kannon has been kept secret and it's never been open to public. There's another statue of Kannon in front of hidden statue instead.

We have so many people here all the time.

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<The Nearest Station>

Asakusa station on Ginza Line (G19/Tokyo Metro) /
Asakusa Line (A18/Toei Subway)

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