As we continue along on my journey through the “Land of the Rising Sun” today we finds ourselves revisiting Asakusa and one of the places that I found myself having the breath being taken right out of me. This is the core of the historic Shitamachi District and one of the places in Tokyo where you can truly capture moments of the old Edo that thrived so long ago. This area mainly centers around the beautiful Senso-ji Temple which was founded in the 7th Century, although many structures were rebuilt after the 1923 Earthquake and then again after ariel bombings in the end of WW2 it is still an impressive site to behold and one I will revisit again!
Beautiful mural I found as we arrived at our destination station! (Ginza Line)
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) gaurded by two Dieties, Fujin God of wind (right), and Raijin God of Thunder (left)
One of the most recognizable sights at Senso-ji
Beautifully carved underside of lantern
Nakamise-dori, Pretty little stalls filled with all kinds of goodies from food treats to various types of souvenirs
To ensure you are worthy there is a second gate Hozo-mon you must pass before you can reach the main temple
Back side of Hozo-mon gate these 4.5m tall sandles were made by about 800 villagers from the Yamagata Prefecture
Five story pagoda, a 1973 reconstruction of a pagoda built by Tokugowa Iemitsu
Hondo (Main Hall)
Incense cauldron to bring good health
One of my favorites pictures I took this day!
I didnt want to offend anyone but I felt moved to participate…
Gorgeously crafted cleansing fountain
Wood Painting above fountain
View from top steps of the main hall
Sight of Tokyo Skytree peeking in from above
Some of my favorite shots taken on the surrounding grounds of the Temple
“Bell of time”
Just a rustle is all I heard and for a brief moment in time I forgot to breathe!
Deliscious bowl of ramen to refill our exhausted selves!
Quick pit-stop on the way back to the hotel in Odaiba
Must have all of it!
Night view of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower
Just in time to catch our friend’s night time show, at the end of another amazing day in Tokyo. Even now almost a year later I am still awestruck and am truly counting the days until we return!
