Friday, November 09, 2007

DAY 8 | Sensō-ji Temple 金龍山浅草寺 & Nakamise 仲見世

Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is Tokyo's oldest temple.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sens%C5%8D-ji

Nakamise-dori, the street leading from the Thunder Gate to the temple itself, is lined with small shops selling souvenirs ranging from fans, ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), kimono and other robes, Buddhist scrolls, traditional sweets, to Godzilla toys, t-shirts, and cell-phone trinkets.

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