The Five-storied Pagoda, called Goju-no-to in Japanese, was first built in 942, rebuilt in 1648 by the shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, and destroyed by the bombing in 1945. The current pagoda dates from 1973 and has a traditional form, but a very modern steel framed structure of ferroconcrete and it stands 53.32 meters high.

2022年4月18日 · Pagodas are tower-like structures that can be seen in the precincts of Buddhist temples. Also known as a stupa, it contains the ashes of the Buddha. In India, the birthplace of Buddhism, the stupa was originally dome-shaped. It changed into the current tower-shape during the times when Buddhism was introduced to China.

Senso-ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo and also called Asakusa Kannon because it houses the Kannon, It is known throughout Japan. This important center of worship draws 30 million visitors every year. Fishermen find a statue of Bodhisattva Kannon in their net. (Source: Senso-ji Kambun Engi Emaki, historical picture scroll of the Kambun Period)

It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. Structures in the temple complex include the main hall, a five-story pagoda and large gates. It is the most widely visited religious site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. [ 1 ][ 2 ]

A soaring five-story pagoda at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with magnificent nighttime illumination. This five-stored pagoda inside the grounds of a popular tourist spot, Senso-ji Temple is a typical tower found in many Buddhist temples in Japan. Inside the pagoda, the remains of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism is placed.

Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo 's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628 , two brothers fished a statue of Kannon , the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the ...

The Five-storied Pagoda the second highest (53m-high) pagoda in Japan in Sensoji Asakusa was built in 942 by Taira no kinmasa, and reconstructed Tokuwgawa Iemistu in 1648. It holds Buddha's ashes given by Sri Lanka goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japna in its top floor.

2013年11月11日 · Within the vicinity of Sensoji Temple stands a stately five-story pagoda devoted to Kannon Bosatsu, the Goddess of Mercy. This Pagoda was originally built in 942, along with the main hall of Sensoji Temple. Along with the other buildings in the vicinity, the pagoda was repeatedly lost to fire and subsequently rebuilt throughout the centuries.

2019年10月14日 · The significance of Senso-ji is not only in the main hall but also in the five-story pagoda visible to the left of the temple, the second tallest pagoda in Japan behind Toji temple, south of Kyoto. The unknown Asakusa-jinja temple to the right of the main hall is also the theater of the country's most famous Shinto festival, the Sanja Matsuri .

2024年11月11日 · Sensoji is the oldest temple in Tokyo, boasting over 1300 years of history. Located in the popular sightseeing area of Asakusa, this temple is especially famous for its large red lantern hanging at the entrance gate called Kaminarimon.