Tokyo Oldest Temple | Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon) – Kaminari Mon (Thunder...
Temple of Senso or Sensō-ji is an ancient temple in Tokyo. Located a stone throw away from Asakusa subway station, Sensoji Temple was completed in 645. Also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, it is a...
View ArticleTokyo Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon) | Nakamise Shopping Street
If you recall from my earlier installment, Sensoji Temple which is also known as Asakusa Kannon is the oldest temple in Tokyo. It is a Buddhist temple and houses a golden statue of Bodhisattva Kannon –...
View ArticleAsakusa Sensoji Temple | Hozo Mon (Treasure-House Gate) or Nio Mon (Deva Gate)
Serving as the gateway into Sensoji – the oldest temple in Tokyo, Hozomon is one of the most spectacular gates of them all. Translated as ‘Treasure-House Gate’, Hozomon, the gate is composed of...
View ArticleTokyo Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon) – Five Story Pagoda and Main Hall...
Five Story Pagoda and Main Hall are the two ultimate destinations at Sensoji Temple. Most visitors would pass through Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), then a stretch of energetic shopping street –...
View ArticleTokyo Asakusa Shrine (Sanja-sama) | Asakusa-jinja and Sanja Matsuri
Nestled within the premise of a Buddhist temple lies a famous Shinto Shrine named Sanja-sama, or Temple of Three Gods. Known to many as Asakusa Shrine or Asakusajinja, it was constructed by Tokugawa...
View ArticleTokyo Asakusa | Sensoji Temple – Yogoda Hall, Shibaraku Statue and Small Shrines
Sensoji Temple premise is indeed a large compound. If one wish to explore every corner, shrine and hall, it may take at least 4 to 5 hours. Since we were on a DIY trip, we had the advantage to decide...
View ArticleTokyo Taito Asakusa | Sensoji Temple – Zenizuka Jizoson (Zeniduka-Jizou)
Zeniduka-Jizou or Zenzizuka Jizo-do Hall, both refers to the same sacred spot within the premise of Sensoji Temple. The interesting origin of this shrine began in early 18th century when a house wife...
View ArticleBest 100 Sakura Spots in Japan | Asakusa Sumida Park – Cherry Blossom Viewing
Asakusa is a vibrant neighborhood, used to be a major entertainment area and it is the oldest Geisha district in Tokyo. When I walked along KaminariMon Street in Asakusa, I could sense that this is a...
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