Sensoji Temple, Tokyo

Sensoji is the oldest temple in Toyko and is said to have been built in 628.  It is famous for its main Kaminari-mon Gate, where a giant lantern hangs but unfortunately the gate was being painted when we arrived and the lattern had been removed.  However as we approached the temple down the Nakamise Shopping Street (more on this in the next blog) we saw the Hozomon Gate to the Temple which had three giant latterns in place.
 

Walking through the gate we were confronted with the main square in front of the temple.  People were gathering to cleanse themselves with incense or make a wish at the shrine.

The walk up to the temple was quite busy and Japanese worshippers would stop at the entrance to make an offering before proceeding inside.  The monks were worshipping behind a screen and we were able to observe and take some pictures.

The weather was starting to turn to rain as we left due to approaching Typhoon Wipha which was due to hit Japan that evening.  So we headed back to the train station and to the car park to head to Fuji.

CLICK HERE for the history of the Sensoji Temple (in English)

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