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Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

June 12, 2018 by David Herd

Sensoji Temple

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo is the cities oldest temple. Senso-ji is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. The temple was completed in the year 645, making it Tokyo‘s oldest temple.

30 million visitors means it’s always busy here.

There are many festivals throughout the year in Asakusa, the most famous of them is the Sanja Matsuri, also known as Sanja Festival in May.

The purification process.

Prior to entering the temple take the ladle in your right hand and pour some water over your left hand. Then repeat the process using the opposite hands.

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo incense burner.

Many people believe that touching the smoke with injured parts of the body may have a healing effect.

I’ll have one of those please…..

As you can see food is sold within the temple grounds.

Let’s dress up as a Geisha

A delightful tradition, many ladies & gorgeous young girls hire a Kimono to feel more in the moment at the Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo.

Don’t they look wonderful and happy?

It really is a joy to see their happy smiling faces.

Of course everyone wants a selfie with the girls. 🙂

And why not? They really look fabulous.

Lining up to see inside the temple.

There certainly is lots of gold inside the temple.

lets have a closer look.

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo is rather spectacular don’t you think?

Kaminarimon or outer gate.

This fabulous gate has been destroyed & rebuilt many times throughout the ages.

Hashimoto Yakusi-do Temple

The temple houses a seating figure of Yakushi Nyorai (Physician of Souls).

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

In every nook & cranny there is something special to see at the amazing Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo.

Another beautiful setting.

Around every corner awaits a surprise.

A shopping arcade at the temple entrance.

As you can imagine there are lots of temple souvenirs here.

Finally the old & the new.

That’s the famous Tokyo Skytree, check out MY PHOTO BLOG from a previous trip.

One last shot of the gorgeous girls.

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Tawaramachi Station

I stayed at the Agora Place hotel which was a wonderful location close to 3 metro stations Tawaramachi, Ueno & Asakusa. You can get an express train direct from Narita & you can catch the Shinkansen from Ueno. Book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.

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