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Sensoji
日本、〒111-0032 東京都台東区浅草２丁目３−１
Located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, this is the oldest temple in the city. It is also known as Asakusa Kannon, enshrining the principal image of Kannon Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Compassion).
History
In 628 CE (Suijin 36), it is said that two brothers fishing in the Sumida River pulled a statue of the Buddha from their nets, prompting the monk Doji Nakatomi to establish the temple. Later, Katsukai is credited as the founder, and Ennin as the reviver. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated the temple as a place of prayer and granted it temple lands. During the Edo period, with the support of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the five-story pagoda and main hall were rebuilt, and the site was highly revered as a Kannon spiritual site.
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What visitors say
Despite being in the heart of the city, it offers a tranquil atmosphere for worship. Early mornings are relatively quiet, and you can see many foreign tourists. The grounds feature highlights such as a statue of the Dragon God and magnificent ceiling paintings. Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp) are also available.
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