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Tokyo Temples
Preserved in the archive in 2006. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.
Asakusa Temple Tokyo JapanAsakusa Temple Asakusa Temple is the most famous temple for foreign tourists. For the Japanese it is fairly unique to see so many foreigners in one place. Young Japanese woman selects fortune slip Fortune slip Here a young Japanese woman selects a fortune slip to help find good luck for the year. If the fortune slip’s result is good, she will keep it. If it’s not, she can tie it on a tree or a board to bring better luck. Offering box at Japanese Temple Offering box This is the place to offer your money to the temple. People throw their money into the box and pray their happiness. Purifying hands outside Japanese temple Purification The first thing you have to do in a temple is to purify your hands here. Kaminari-mon, Adakusa temple and shrine, Tokyo Kaminari-mon, Asakusa, Tokyo The famous sight seeing spot in Tokyo. This is the gate for Asakusa temple and shrine. See also Japanese temples Looking for accommodation in Tokyo? Please support our site by using our hotel reservation system Tokyo Hotel Last edited on 25/08/06 | | |