Asakusa Kannon Temple Japan

Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. Structures in the temple complex include the main hall, a five-story pagoda and large gates. It is the most widely visited religious site in the world with over 30 mill…
Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. Structures in the temple complex include the main hall, a five-story pagoda and large gates. It is the most widely visited religious site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually.
  • Location: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tokyo
  • Country: Japan
  • Completed: 645
  • Sect: Shō-Kannon (independent school)
  • Deity: Shō Kannon Bosatsu · (Āryāvalokiteśvara)
  • Founder: Kaishō
  • Affiliation: Buddhist

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