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Hozo-mon gate and 5 stories pagoda of the Senso-ji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan illuminated at sunset. Senso-ji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon is the most important of Tokyo temples. Its history starts in the year 628 when a shrine dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy was first errected. In 645 was transformed into a temple by Shokai. The ancient buildings were destroyed during the world war 2, but they have been reconstructed according to original plans. HDR image.
Photo taken on: December 24th, 2009

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angle architecture asakusa asia asian buddhist buddism dawn dramatic entrance exposure famous gate hdr holy hozo illuminated japan japanese ji kannon landmark long mon night pagoda place portal religion sacred senso sensoji stories sunset temple tokyo travel twilight wide



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- Travel > Asia
- Arts/architecture > Landmarks
- Arts/architecture > Night scenes

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