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Asakusa's chief tourist draw is Sensoji Temple (popularly known as Asakusa Kannon Temple). It is the headquarters of the Sho-Kannon sect and is reputedly one of Tokyo's oldest temples, having been founded in 628.

The temple is approached from Kaminari Gate, with its huge red paper lantern.

The shopping street leading to the temple, Nakamise dori, is lined with souvenir and Edo-style craft shops. The vast Kannondo (Main Hall) first built in 1651, was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in 1958. The hall is said to hold a golden image of the Goddess of Mercy (kannon) discovered by three fishermen in the 7th century. In front of the temple is a large cauldron of incense, smoke from which is believed to bestow good health.

To the left is a five-story, 48m-high pagoda (rebuilt in 1973) and modeled after a similar structure at Daigoji Temple in Kyoto. Near the pagoda is Dembo-in - a picturesque tea garden built in the 17th century by noted landscape gardener, Enshu Kobori. Although closed to the public, it may be possible to arrange a viewing by calling in advance at the temple's main office.

To the right of the temple is the Asakusa Shrine, which miraculously escaped war-time bombing. The shrine was built on the orders of the third shogun Iemitsu in memory of the three fishermen and is the home shrine of the Sanja Matsuri held in May and Tokyo's biggest and loudest festival.


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〒111-0032 Taito-ku,Tokyo Asakusa 2-11-3

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☆Bits of knowledge〜Chingodo〜

The principle image of Chingodo Hall is commonly known as Otanuki-sama (tanuki = raccoon dog), a deity believed to protect people and their homes from calamities like fire and theft. As such the hall is an object of great devotion for the people.
This tradition is said to have begun when head priest Yuiga Shoshun declared the raccoon dogs living on the temple grounds the guardians of Demboin in 1883, following an omen that came to him in a dream. The current Chingodo Hall was built in 1913. A large festival is held every year on March 17 to give thanks to this protector deity.
A statue of Mizuko Jizo was erected in the vicinity of Chingodo Hall in 1978. “Mizuko” refers to unborn children or infants who have died. A Buddhist memorial service is held here to pray for these children on the 24th of each month at 10:00 a.m.


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