Senso Ji Shinto Shrine Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺, Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji?) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect, it became independent after World War II. Adjacent to the temple is a Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Jinja.
Sensō-ji is the focus of Tokyo's largest and most popular matsuri (Shinto festival), Sanja Matsuri. This takes place over 3–4 days in late spring, and sees the surrounding streets closed to traffic from dawn until late evening.

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Photo Information

Copyright: Etienne Francois (etiennejr) (1014)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-00
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD, Digital RAW, B+W UV
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-12 15:12