Tokyo Prefecture: Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) | Taito City

The Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) is Tokyo’s oldest temple (ancient Buddhist temple) located in Asakusa. It is one of the famous tourist destination and also crowded place in Tokyo

Sensoji Temple

The 'Welcome to Taito City' board outside Asakusa Train Station.
Asakusa Train Station Asakusa Train Station Asakusa Train Station
Entering the Kaminarimon Gate known as the Thunder Gate.
Thunder Gate in Asakusa Asakusa Kannon Temple Thunder Gate in Asakusa
Asakusa Kannon Temple Asakusa Asakusa
Asakusa Kannon Temple Asakusa Kannon Temple Asakusa Kannon Temple
Asakusa Kannon Temple Asakusa
5 Storey Pagoda in Asakusa 5 Storey Pagoda in Asakusa
Nakamise is one of the famous attractions in Asakusa. It is a shopping street that connects the main gate of the temple and main hall. From souvenirs shops, street food, to unique items that you will only see in Japan.
Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street
Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street
Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street
Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street
Asakusa Nakamise - Shopping Street
If you want to discover your faith, you may try the Omikuji Fortune.
Asakusa Temple Omikuji Fortune Asakusa Temple Omikuji Fortune Asakusa Temple Omikuji Fortune
This is the Temple’s purification fountain featuring ancient dragon statues, built to clean your hands and mouth. Based on my research, the water is not recommended for drinking (not a fountain of youth)
Asakusa Temple Purification Fountain Asakusa Temple Purification Fountain Asakusa Temple Purification Fountain
Asakusa Temple Purification Fountain Asakusa Temple Purification Fountain
And... the mandatory tourist pictures. :))
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