Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple

#summervacay Sensō‑ji is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple—founded in 645 AD—and a vibrant cultural landmark in Asakusa, dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion . Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). The famous outer gate with a giant red lantern (~3.9 m tall, weighing ~700 kg), guarded by statues of Fujin (wind) and Raijin (thunder). Current structure rebuilt in 1960, funded by Konosuke Matsushita of Panasonic. Nakamise‑dōri. A 200–250 m historic shopping street stretching from Kaminarimon to Hōzōmon, lined with about 90 stalls selling snacks like dango and senbei, and traditional souvenirs . #travel #thingstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours