Asakusa – Bask in the incense burner’s smoke at Senso-ji and pray for good health
Basic Info.
Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is a famous sightseeing spot of Asakusa. It is said that basking in the smoke from the incense burner in front of the Main Hall (Kannondo Hall) will heal injuries and diseases. Many people bask their heads in hopes of becoming smarter.
Spot Info.
・Name: Senso-ji Temple
・Travel time (approx.): 20min. from JR Tokyo Station, 30min. from JR Shinjuku Station
・Schedule: Osame no Kannon Goen-nichi (the last day of the year believed to bring greater fortune than regular days when visiting the temple) – Dec. 18th, 2015; Hagoita Racquet Festival – Dec. 17th – 19th, 2015
<Details >
English: SENSO-JI
http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html
Japanese: SENSO-JI
Area Info.
English & Japanese: Taito Ward Official Tourist Information http://taitonavi.jp/
