Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa

Sensō-ji welcomes over 30 million visitors to its grounds every year.

Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo.

The Kaminarimon gate stands 11.7 metres tall at the entrance.

A red lantern weighing approximately 700 kilograms hangs under the center.

The Kaminarimon gate was rebuilt in 1960.

Nakamise-dōri street leads from the outer gate to the inner complex.

The Hōzōmon gate stands 22.7 metres tall as the inner entrance.

Two Niō guardian statues measuring 5.45 metres tall flank the south face.

The upper story stores treasured sutras using flame-resistant building materials.

A five-story pagoda was rebuilt within the precincts in 1973.

The main hall was rebuilt in 1951–58 with titanium tiles.

Visitors consult o-mikuji oracles for a suggested donation of 100 yen.

Sensō-ji receives over 30 million visitors annually.