The Kaminari-mon
Beyond the Kaminari Gate is the Nakamise which is a long road of gift shops leading to Sensho-ji. 2003
The Nakamise is a line of gift shops leading to Senso-ji. 2003
A machine making treats at a store in the Nakamise. 2003
Nakamise on my first visit to Japan. 1988
First time in Japan for me in front of the Hozo-mon. This is the gate leading to the main hall of Senso-ji. 1988
The fountain for purifying your mouth. 1988
Incense for more purification. 1988
A stand selling pigeon (はと) food. I don’t think you are allowed to feed pigeons these days. 1988
The main hall of Senso-ji at night. Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist Temple in Tokyo which was called Edo back in 645 when it was finished. It has been destroyed and rebuilt a few times over the years. 2003
The five-story pagoda. 2003
The five-story pagoda. 2003
The five-story pagoda. 2003
A statue near the Asakusa Shrine, which is a Sinto Shrine on the grounds of Senso-ji. 2003