Big Red Lantern Hanging outside Senso-ji (Sensoji) Temple's Main Hall, Asakusa, Japan

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Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. 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.

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Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Asakusa 2 Chome, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Moonie's World Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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