Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo

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Founded in 628 AD, Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple. The iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its giant red lantern leads to the Nakamise-dori, a lively street lined with traditional craft shops. The main hall enshrines a golden image of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and the surrounding Asakusa district retains an old Edo atmosphere.