senso-ji temple asakusa tokyo

a part of japan's traditions were contained in a place like Asakusa normally pronounced as "Asak-sa". being one of Tokyo's oldest district, it still holds the legend that has kept this place sacred.a story which happened about 1,382 years ago, where two brothers found a statue of the goddess of mercy along Sumida river, the river beside Asakusa. often times placed back but returns to them after some time.the temple was then built 17 years after and is still considered as the oldest temple in Tokyo. like most of the old structures in Tokyo, this was destroyed during the world war but was rebuilt as a symbol of rebirth.i was just on time to enter the temple not knowing that after few minutes it was already closing. it was surprising that in contrast with the temple size, there was not much to see inside as the area for tourists is limited. traditions are kept including one that caught my attention where people would approach this large wooden cabinet with small compartments that gives one its fortune. then after reading, it is then tied on a metal rod. a lot of young locals seemed to enjoy doing this.Asakusa's main shrine is often overlooked by tourists as the imposing Senso-ji temple stands beside it. this girl and her monkey entertains attracts tourists with some of their funny antics. they are not out of place as Asakusa still retains its old title being an entertainment district.how to get there:
most convenient way would be by train, just take any line that passes by Asakusa station.

location:
island: Honshu
region: Kanto

prefecture: Tokyo

escape factor:
historical background: 4.0
cultural value: 4.5
accessibility: 4.0
architectural design: 4.5

overall escape factor: 4.5

GPS location

35^ 42' 40" N

139^ 47' 47" E