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The Kaminarimon (雷門, "Thunder Gate") is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji (the inner being the Hōzōmon) in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists. It stands 11.7 m tall, 11.4 m wide and covers an area of 69.3 m 2. [1]
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.
The wooden carving of a dragon on the bottom of the great red lantern on the Kaminarimon. Four statues are housed in the Kaminarimon, two in the front alcoves and two on the other side. On the front of the gate, the statues of the Shinto gods Fūjin and Raijin are displayed. Fūjin, the god of wind, is located on the east side of the gate ...
The Kaminarimon, with its giant chōchin, the outer gate of Sensō-ji temple Sensō-ji at night Aerial view of Asakusa. 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.
[5] [15] It also organizes free English language tours around Asakusa each weekend. [16] The information counter near the entrance offers services in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Maps and brochures can be found there as well. [7] There is also a miniature model of the district with most of its landmarks labeled. [15]
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