The sightseeing spot around Asakusa area. Sensou-ji Temple

/Hozommon Gate
Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, Hondo(Main Holl) was built in 645. Asakusa is a symbol of Tokyo. Nitenmon Gate of the important cultural property of a country, Hozomon Gate and five-story pagoda -, etc. are built.

**The difference between a shrine and a temple.
-Shrine: Shintoism (God), There are Torii-gates.
-Temple: Buddhism (Buddhism appearance). There are Buddha statues, and graves.

/Sensou-ji Temple
/Hozommon Gat
/Nitemmon Gat
/Asakusa Shrine

/Night Sensou-ji Temple

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