Senso-ji Nitemmon — Attraction in Tokyo

Yosen-ji Temple in Asakusa is a small yet historically significant Buddhist temple. It was originally founded during the Edo period, serving as a place of worship and community gathering. Although modest in size compared to other famous temples in Tokyo, Yosen-ji retains an authentic charm with its traditional architecture and serene atmosphere. Over the centuries, it has been a quiet spiritual retreat for locals, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the Asakusa area. Visiting this temple offers a glimpse into Tokyo’s historical and religious traditions, away from the more...

Nitenmon Gate was built in 1618 on the eastern side of Senso-ji Temple’s Main Hall. It was originally the Zuishinmon Gate of the Toshogu Shrine that was later moved from Asakusa into Edo Castle. The statues at the gate are Zojoten and Jikokuten, two of the four Buddhist protectors called “Shitenno”. The statues were crafted by combining several pieces of wood in the “yosegi-zukuri” technique that has been used since the Kamakura period...

Compared to Kyoto, I don’t see much kimono dress-ups, until I got here to Asakusa near Senso-ji. There are a few rental shops nearby. Not quite the old world charm you might get in the preserved streets of Kyoto but you get more 50s nostalgia here in Asakusa. A blend of traditional and old industrialized modernity. It’s quite an evident constraint with suited men and neon lights being juxtaposed in...