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2. Hōzōmon - Wikipedia

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   The Hōzōmon (宝蔵門, "Treasure-House Gate") is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji (the outer being the Kaminarimon) in Asakusa, Tokyo. A two-story gate , the Hōzōmon's second story houses many of the Sensō-ji's treasures. The first story houses two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals.

3. Sensō-ji - Wikipedia

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   Beyond the Kaminarimon is Nakamise-dori with its shops, followed by the Hōzōmon or "Treasure House Gate", which provides the entrance to the inner complex. Within the precincts stand a stately five-story pagoda and the main hall, devoted to Kannon. [12] Many tourists, both Japanese and from abroad, visit Sensō-ji every year.

4. Asakusa - Wikipedia

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   Asakusa (浅草, Japanese: ⓘ) is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known for the Sensō-ji , a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon . There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri .

5. List of National Treasures of Japan (temples) - Wikipedia

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   Soga no Umako built Hōkō-ji, the first temple in Japan, between 588 and 596. It was later renamed as Asuka-dera for Asuka, the name of the capital where it was located. Prince Shotoku actively promoted Buddhism and ordered the construction of Shitennō-ji in Osaka (593) and Hōryū-ji near his palace in Ikaruga (completed in 603). [7]

6. Sanja Matsuri - Wikipedia

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   People continuously flood the streets surrounding the Sensō-ji and flutes, whistles, chanting and taiko (traditional Japanese drums) can be heard throughout the district. The festival's main attractions are three Asakusa Shrine-owned mikoshi that appear on the third and final day of the festival.

7. Asakusa Shrine - Wikipedia

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   Asakusa Shrine (浅草神社, Asakusa-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the Three gods), it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. [3] The shrine honors the three men who founded the neighboring Sensō-ji.