The giant Chochin (big red lantern) of Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Senso-ji (aka Asakusa Temple). Taito district. Tokyo. Japan

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The giant Chochin (big red lantern) of Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). This is the outer gate of the Senso-ji (aka Asakusa Temple), a Buddhist Temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon and the oldest temple in Tokyo (the first temple was built here in 645). Asakusa. Taito district. Tokyo. Japan.

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Size: 3453px × 5200px
Location: Senso-ji (aka Asakusa Temple). Taito district. Tokyo. Japan.
Photo credit: © Miguel Angel Muñoz Pellicer / Alamy / Afripics
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