This ancient temple in Asakusa is home to the biggest festival in Tokyo and features a huge main gate, a five-story pagoda and a main hall dedicated to Kannon.
Sensoji is Tokyo's oldest temple foundation, dating back to 628 AD. According to legend, two brothers kept trying to return a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, to the Sumida River only to have it returned to them the next day. This temple was built to honor her.
Many tourists, both Japanese and foreign, visit Sensoji every year. Catering to the visiting crowds, the surrounding area has many traditional shops and eating places that feature traditional dishes.