Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple has a history of over 1400 years and is considered one of the oldest in Tokyo. The temple is a place of worship due to the enshrinement of the Asakusa Kannon. Every year over 30 million people from Japan and abroad visit the temple to pray and see the historical site. Sensoji Temple is famous for the enormous red Kaminari Lantern (Kaminarimon) hanging from the main gates and the fun and interesting shopping arcade (Nakamise street) which leads to the main temple. Sensoji's main building houses a statue that was discovered by fishermen in 648 in the Sumida River. Another impressive structure is the 53 meter five storied pagoda in the central courtyard.