Love everyone! very Popular Senso-ji (浅草寺)

Love everyone! very Popular 'Senso-ji (浅草寺)'

Seven recommended areas of Senso-ji Temple!
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- 2016.5.8 write

Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺) is the oldest temple in Tokyo, a tourist attraction of Asakusa and also one of Tokyo's most important tourist attractions.

In recent years, the number of foreign tourists has increased, and there is an impression that they are crowded whenever they go. However, there are plenty of places to see in the broad precincts!
If possible, we recommend that you walk slowly looking around the precincts, with a little extra time.

Kaminarimon Gate (雷門)

Since about 2013, In front of Kaminarimon Gate (雷門) in Senso-ji Temple where tourists have increased extremely.

Sometimes it takes time to reach the San-mon Gate (Hozomon Gate).

Let's check before going out!
[1] Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺) Kaminarimon Gate (雷門) area

Hozomon Gate (宝蔵門) / San-mon Gate (山門)

The current Hozomon Gate (宝蔵門) was rebuilt in 1964.
Huge big lanterns (大提灯) and hanging lanterns (吊灯籠) are overwhelmed!

The symbol "Goju-no-to (五重塔 / five-story pagoda)" of Senso-ji Temple was designated as a national treasure in 1911.

Let's check before going out!
[2] Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺) Goju-no-to (五重塔) area

Kannondo Hall (観音堂 / Main hall)

There is plenty of fun smile in front of the Kannondo Hall (観音堂 / Main hall) !

Let's check before going out!
[3] Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺) Kannondo Hall (観音堂) area

Southeast side of Temple precinct (境内)

Please do not go home soon after finishing visiting in the Kannondo Hall (観音堂 / Main hall) !!
There are plenty of 'other hall' on the southeastern side of Asakusadera Temple, so you can walk slowly and look.