Water fountain at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa with dragon statues pouring water into a basin with ladles.

Tokyo Part 6

Tokyo - Part 6

The Sensō-ji in the district Asakusa is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. According to legend, it was built by the priest Shōkai in 645. More than 30 million people visit the temple complex every year.

Senso-ji Temple's Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Close-up of Sensoji Temple's exterior, showcasing intricate red and gold details on a dark wooden door and supporting pillars.
Asakusa Kannon Temple entrance at evening, featuring large red and black lanterns.
Large red and black lantern hanging at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan.
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan, with an incense burner in the foreground.
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan: A large dark-green offering box with gold lettering, next to a smaller similar offering bowl. A man in a suit stands nearby.
Schoolboy in Asakusa, Japan, wearing uniform and carrying backpack.
A woman in a red kimono stands in Asakusa, Japan, amidst a crowd of people.
Water fountain at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa with dragon statues pouring water into a basin with ladles.
Statue of a warrior at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan, with people using a nearby water fountain.
Large stone Buddha statue in Asakusa, seated on a lotus base with flowers at its feet.
Stone pagoda and small shrine in a Japanese garden.
Koi fish swimming in a pond.
Close-up of yellow chrysanthemum, pink carnation, and white daisies.
Weathered bronze Buddha statue seated on a lotus base, Sensoji Temple.
Stone steps leading to ornate black doors with gold detailing at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, with Tokyo Skytree visible in the background.
Close-up of a red, snarling statue seen through a wire mesh.
Large red lantern hanging from ornate gold and black ceiling in Sensoji Temple, Asakusa.
Large red lantern with Japanese writing at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan.
Tourists at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a large red lantern and statue visible.
Sensoji Temple entrance with a large building under construction behind it.
Low-angle view of a temple's roofline with a bell, and trees in the foreground.
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Japan: Entrance with stairs and ornate doors.
Group of women in kimonos in Asakusa, Japan.
Japanese masks for sale in Asakusa, Japan.
Colorful socks displayed on a rack in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Two people walking under an umbrella down a narrow, dimly lit Asakusa shopping street.
Person with umbrella walking down a rain-slicked Asakusa street at night, illuminated by traditional Japanese lanterns.