Staring at the
gorgeous unique lanterns, by - Manggalani R Ukirsari, executive summary by darmansjah
This is one marker of metropolitan Tokyo: Temple Sensouji. Moore Morii Fumiki-old
friend of mine who lives in Nishi-Shinjuku - reveals, there is a reason why the
place of worship is very interesting for every walker. "First, the
architecture is unique Sensouji, can not be compared
with other temples in Tokyo. Secondly, located near the river. It is also a
differentiator. "
Morii-san said, Sensouji built about 628 years after the two
brothers find a small statue made of gold goddess Kannon in the Sumida River. "They believe in the
reincarnation of the goddess and worship. That is the reason, why the temple
was built near the river where the statue was found. "
When visiting the temple, the first sight is the Kaminari-Mon (gate lightning). Here
hung giant red lanterns that looks very popular because so many featured in
books about Japan travel guides, postcards to photographs of the tourists. This
lantern side with statues Raijin (god
of thunder) and Fuujin (Wind god).
"After that there is a long corridor Omete
epithet-filled Sando taverns
traditional souvenirs, decorative items to Japanese cuisine. Visitors come to
this place not to hunt for souvenirs, but also want to taste the local flavor,
"Morii said. Including, Senbei
snack (such as rice crackers) which covered by soy sauce
and covered with a sheet of nori or
dried seaweed.
After Kaminari-Mon gate and corridor Omete-Sando, we can continue the exploration into the second gate named Hozo-Mon. popular decoration in this section is Waraji or giant straw sandals hanging on one side. Central to the area is the Goddess of Kannon altar, where pilgrims recite the prayer. If still enough time,
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wrong temple visit, I suggest you along the banks of the Sumida River. From there, we can enjoy the splendor of the towering
Tokyo Sky Tree - as seen in the picture on this page. "If you want to be
closer to the Sumida River, take a boating tour packages from here to odaiba and garden Hamarikyu," Morii, insider Tokyo, has made a passionate
pleasure I overwhelming.