Sensō-ji Temple
浅草寺 · Asakusa
Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:37
Welcome to Sensō-ji, the oldest and most significant Buddhist temple in Tokyo. As we stand within its vast precincts, we are stepping into nearly 1,400 years of history. …
Listen in the app2Hozomon Gate — The Guardians and the Giant Sandals2:25
After walking through Nakamise, you are met by the Hozomon, or 'Treasure House Gate.' This massive two-story gate serves as the inner entrance to the temple's sacred inner sanctum. Originally built in 942 AD by Taira no Kinmasa,…
Listen in the app3The Five-Story Pagoda — Engineering and Eternity2:30
To the left of the main hall stands the Gojū-no-tō, or the Five-Story Pagoda, reaching a height of 53 meters. This structure is a landmark of the Asakusa skyline and a masterpiece of Buddhist architecture. …
Listen in the app4Purification Rituals — Jokoro and O-mizuya2:22
Before entering the main hall, visitors engage in two essential rituals of purification. First is the Jokoro, a large bronze incense burner positioned in the center of the path. …
Listen in the app5The Main Hall — The Kannon-do and the Hidden Statue2:28
We now stand before the Hondo, or Main Hall, also known as the Kannon-do. This is the spiritual heart of Sensō-ji, the site where the golden statue of Kannon found by the brothers in 628 AD is enshrined. …
Listen in the app6Omikuji and the Wheel of Fortune2:13
No visit to Sensō-ji is complete without trying your luck at the 'Omikuji' or fortune-telling stalls located on either side of the main hall. Sensō-ji is famous for having a high proportion of 'Kyo' or bad luck fortunes compared…
Listen in the app7Closing2:05
As we conclude our journey through Sensō-ji, take a moment to look back at the grand scale of the complex. We have traveled from the thunderous entrance of the Kaminarimon, through the bustling commerce of Nakamise, and into the…
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What is Sensō-ji Temple?
Sensō-ji Temple is a place in Asakusa with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Asakusa |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 16 min 40 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7146, 139.7966 |
| Last updated |
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