- Address: 111-0032, 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
- Phone: +81 3-3844-1575
- Website: www.asakusajinja.jp
- Denomination: Shinto
- Foundation date: 1649
Tokyo is the capital of the incredibly picturesque and picturesque country of Japan . This metropolis is considered one of the most modern cities in the world in terms of infrastructure and architecture. The culture of Tokyo is unique and unique: numerous theaters, museums , festivals and palaces are just a part of what the city is famous for. A special place in the list of the capital's sights is reserved for ancient monasteries and temples, one of which we will discuss further.
What is interesting about the Asakusa temple in Tokyo?
Shinto shrine Asakusa is one of the most famous and most visited in the capital. The sanctuary is located in a fairly large cultural area of Tokyo, bearing the same name as the temple. Asakusa was built and opened in the distant XVII century. in the style of gongen-zukuri known Japanese architect Iematsu Tokugava.
Very curious is the history of the temple: according to legend, who lived on these lands in the VII century. Fishermen brothers somehow discovered in the Sumida River an unusual catch - a statuette of the sacred Bodhisattva creature. The news of the find quickly spread through the city, and one wealthy landowner became interested in it.
The man told the brothers about Buddhism and its basic principles. They liked the sermon so much that they decided to devote their whole life to this teaching, and to mark the statue in the ground in the courtyard of one of the local churches. In honor of the heroes of the legend, and years later the temple of Asakusadar, known today to many as the sanctuary of Sense-ji, was opened.
Today the most important cultural and religious events and festivals are held on the territory of the temple, including the festival of "three holy places" - Sanjia-maturi, which traditionally takes place at the end of May. The number of pilgrims and curious tourists who come to the capital of Japan just for the sake of this event exceeds 1.5 million people!
How to get there?
The Sanso-ji Temple, as already mentioned, is located in the Asakusa area, which can be reached from the center of Tokyo by car or by train Tsukuba Express. The railway station and the sanctuary are divided 550 m. You can walk this distance on foot in about 7-10 minutes.