Sensoji Temple, a sacred Buddhist site in Tokyo

In addition to Shinto shrines dedicated to different gods, there are other famous religious sites in Tokyo. As the oldest temple in Tokyo, Sensō-ji Temple is a famous Buddhist temple both in Japan and abroad.

The deity enshrined in Sensoji Temple is Guanyin Bodhisattva. This popular temple attracts a large number of tourists every year. Many believers go to the main hall of Sensoji Temple to pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva. The well-known Kaminarimon is the main gate of Sensō-ji Temple. The Nakamise-dori Shopping Street that stretches from Kaminarimon to the main area of ​​Sensō-ji Temple is full of shops selling local Japanese products and souvenirs. When walking on Nakamise Shopping Street, in addition to feeling the religious atmosphere, you can also check out whether there are any specialties and souvenirs worth buying, which is really killing two birds with one stone.

It is worth mentioning that on the right side of the main hall of Senso-ji Temple is the Asakusa Shrine, which enshrines the three builders of Senso-ji Temple. After visiting Sensō-ji Temple, you can also visit Asakusa Shrine to enhance your understanding of Japanese culture.

【address】
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

【transportation】
Subway: Take the Ginza Line, Asakusa Line or Tobu Railway to Asakusa Station

Bus: Take the bus to Asakusa Matsuya West Station, Nitenmon Station or Sensō-ji North Station

Taxi: Take a taxi to

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Post by 李宅男$hy_jacky | Oct 28, 2022