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- Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple
The Asakusa neighbourhood of Tokyo draws visitors to admire the
city's oldest temple, Senso-ji, founded in AD628 with a quaint
legend attached to it. The story goes that two young brothers
fishing in the nearby river netted a golden image of Kan'non, the
Buddhist goddess of mercy, and were inspired to enshrine it in the
temple. The statuette is still inside, but never shown to the
public, though pilgrims flock here every day seeking the favour of
the goddess. There are also numerous festivals associated with the
shrine, and a hugely popular firework display is held on the Sumida
River every summer. Tourists enjoy the visit to the temple mainly
because the approach is a colourful pedestrian lane, Nakamise Dori,
lined with shops and souvenir stalls. Nearby, the Demboin Garden is
a good spot to grab a break from the city crowds.
Information & Facts
Address
2-3-1 Asakusa Taito-ku, Shitamachi (downtown)
Admission
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
Opening Times
Time