A stroll around Sensoji Temple

If you take a walk to the square behind the main hall of Sensoji Temple, you will find a Shibaraku statue of Ichikawa Danjuro IX, a Kabuki actor who was active during the Meiji period. Along the way, there is a bronze statue of Amida Nyorai. There are many discoveries to be made, so be sure to take a stroll.

[Name] Kinryuzan Sensoji Temple
This is a Kannon temple with a history of nearly 1,400 years. The principal image is the Bodhisattva Kannon. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu also visited the temple to pray for victory in the Battle of Sekigahara. It is a temple with a long history and a long history.
[Location] 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
[Access]
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station A4 exit on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line

Visit date: December 2023

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Post by ぷりんちゃん | Feb 9, 2024