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Sensō-ji Temple 浅草寺

Sensō-ji (浅草寺 [sẽ̞ꜜɰ̃so̞ːʑi] , Sensō-ji; officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. Structures in the temple complex include the main hall, a five-story pagoda and large gates.

Location	Asakusa, Tokyo (浅草東京都)
Coordinates	35.71456, 139.79664 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Temple garden
Established	0645
Official website	https://www.senso-ji.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

Wikipedia (English): Sensō-ji
Wikipedia (Japanese): 浅草寺
Wikidata: Q615183

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Sensō-ji Temple 浅草寺

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