6 Things You Must Know When Visiting Asakusa Temple in Tokyo!

Asakusa Temple, as the most famous and oldest temple in Tokyo, is also the face of Japan and the symbol of Asakusa, a must-visit place in Tokyo. / The first thing: 'About Asakusa Temple' The full name of Asakusa Temple in Tokyo is Kinryuzan Asakusa Temple, which is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The main deity worshipped in the temple is the Holy Guanyin Bodhisattva, so it is also called Asakusa Guanyin Temple. The history of Asakusa Temple can be traced back to 628 AD. It is said that two fishermen found a 5.5 cm high golden Guanyin statue while fishing in Miyato River. The nearby residents then raised funds to build Asakusa Temple to worship this Buddha statue. / The second thing: 'Main Attractions' Starting from the main gate - Kaminarimon, go deeper into the tour. 1, Kaminarimon: Kaminarimon is the entrance of Asakusa Temple, with the two great protectors, the Wind God and Thunder God, standing on both sides. In the center hangs a huge red lantern, with a diameter of 3.4 meters and a height of 4 meters, with 'Kaminarimon' written on one side and 'Wind God Thunder Gate' on the other, very imposing. 2, Nakamise: After entering Kaminarimon, you will find Nakamise Shopping Street, with more than 100 shops. The street is very lively, with famous Tokyo snacks, toys, kimonos, yukatas and other tourist goods. In addition to the main street, there are many shops or restaurants in the small alleys on both sides. 3, Hozomon: The second gate of Asakusa Temple - Hozomon, has a big red lantern, with 'Kobunacho' written on it. On the back of Hozomon, there are two big straw sandals. After passing through Hozomon, there is an incense burner and a water house, which is used for washing the body before worship. 4, Main Hall: The main hall, where the Guanyin Bodhisattva is enshrined. But remember to throw coins before worship, which means to wake up the Bodhisattva. It is recommended to prepare some coins with the number five, such as five, fifty, five hundred, etc., as Japanese people think that five represents a good meaning. 5, Five-storied Pagoda: The second tallest pagoda in Japan, second only to Toji in Kyoto, can only be viewed from the outside, not allowed to enter. / The third thing: 'About Tickets, Time' Temple opening hours: 6:00~17:00. Tickets: No tickets, free for tourists worldwide. The temple has opening hours, but the entire Asakusa Temple area is open. / The fourth thing: 'Recommended Play' 1, Visit Asakusa Temple: The entire temple has a lot of style and characteristics, very suitable for a visit, to feel the culture of Japanese temples. 2, Take Kimono Photos: This is also a very suitable place for taking photos in kimono. Many local girls will come here in kimono, and as a tourist, you can also rent a kimono nearby and come here to take photos. 3, Rickshaw: There are special rickshaws at the temple entrance, you can take a special rickshaw to tour around. 4, Food: There are also many restaurants in Asakusa Temple, hidden in the small alleys on both sides. / The fifth thing: 'Transportation Strategy' 1️, Tobu Skytree Line Asakusa Station About 5 minutes walk 2️, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station About 5 minutes walk 3️, Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station About 5 minutes walk / The sixth thing: 'Recommended Photo Spots' 1, Kaminarimon, which is the main gate of Asakusa Temple. 2, Nakamise Shopping Street, suitable for taking pictures of crowded scenes. 3, Drawing lots, seeking amulets, suitable for taking pictures of people experiencing the culture of Asakusa Temple. 4, The alleys on both sides, where you can take pictures of the alley and the Skytree together. 5, Five-storied Pagoda, also a must-visit place for group photos.