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Travelogue
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 00:00 |
 Asakusa is a vibrant neighborhood, used to be a major entertainment area and it is the oldest Geisha district in Tokyo. When I walked along KaminariMon Street in Asakusa, I could sense that this is a town that never sleep! If this bustling atmosphere is not your cup of tea, take a few steps from Asakusa Subway Station, walk towards the river side. It gives you something of a total opposite. The highly energtic mood is transformed into a calm and peaceful tunnel with a stretch of sakura trees by … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 19 April 2010 00:00 |
 Zeniduka-Jizou or Zenzizuka Jizo-do Hall, both refers to the same sacred spot within the premise of Sensoji Temple. The interesting origin of this shrine began in early 18th century when a house wife happened to dig up a jar of coins at their yard. Due to her concern that her husband Yamaguchi would be lazy and their family would be dependance on the new found wealth, she reburied the coins. These coins were from Edo Period and is called 'Kanei-Tsuhou'. As a result from her decision, the family … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 16 April 2010 00:00 |
 Sensoji Temple premise is indeed a large compound. If one wish to explore every corner, shrine and hall, it may take at least 4 to 5 hours. Since we were on a DIY trip, we had the advantage to decide how long to spend. Located almost next to Main Hall is Yogoda Hall. As the name suggest, it houses Yogushu - a group of Buddhas that follow the teachings of Bodhisattva Kannon. The current structure of Yogoda Hall was built in 1994 to commemorate the 1,200 th anniversary of the birth of Ennin. Shiba… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 14 April 2010 00:00 |
 Nestled within the premise of a Buddhist temple lies a famous Shinto Shrine named Sanja-sama, or Temple of Three Gods. Known to many as Asakusa Shrine or Asakusajinja, it was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1694 to honor the three founders of Sensoji Temple - the fisherman brothers Hinokuma Hamanari and Hinokuma Takenari who caught the golden Kannon statue from Sumida River. The shrine is also dedicated to Hajino Nakatomo, the village headman who enshrined the Kannon and turned his home into … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 12 April 2010 00:00 |
 Five Story Pagoda and Main Hall are the two ultimate destinations at Sensoji Temple. Most visitors would pass through Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), then a stretch of energetic shopping street - Nakamise dori before Hozomon or Treasure-House Gate. To the Left of Hozomon, an impressive and eye-catching sight is the Five Story Pagoda - the icon of Sensoji or Asakusa Kannon Temple. Sensoji Temple's Main Hall is right ahead after Hozomon. During our last visit, the main hall was undergoing a major r… |
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