SENSO-JI BUDDHIST TEMPLE

INTRODUCTION

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According to legend, the temple was founded in 645, thanks to two fishermen, the brothers Hinokuma no Hamanari and Hinokuma Takenari, who found a statue of Guanyin, to whom the temple is dedicated,...

FIRST PART

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The large entrance you can see in front of you is known as Kaminarimon, or Thunder Gate: the two statues at either side represent the two deities of wind and thunder. The huge red and black paper...

SECOND PART

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In addition to the main temple, the Senso-ji complex also includes a large number of structures spread around a huge Japanese-style garden, which is well worth a visit. Let me point out the most...