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The history of the temple is an interesting one. Legend states that two fisherman caught a golden statue of Kannon—the merciful nirvana achiever—in what is now the Sumida River. Despite trying to return the figure to the river multiple times it always came back to them. Being recognized as Kannon, it was enshrined.
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
The Main Gate of Sensoji Temple is said to be guarded by the gods of wind and thunder
MOREShinjuku Gyo-en is a large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era.Afterward, it became a garden under the management of Japan Imperial Household Agency.
11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku 160-0014 Tokyo Prefecture
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is really three gardens in one, with western and Japanese-style gardens.
MOREThe history of firefighting, presented in a fun way for free—the Tokyo Fire Museum delivers an enjoyable afternoon out with the whole family. Here, you can see everything from vintage firetrucks to samurai firefighter uniforms.
3-10, Yotsuya, Shinjuku 160-0004 Tokyo Prefecture
Tokyo Fire Museum offers an important and fascinating insight into this destructive force and the efforts to fight it.
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