The smoke in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is believed to have a healing power, Tokyo, Japan

 

 

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Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa

Asakusa, the heart of old downtown Tokyo, is where the early Japanese merchants originally settled. Today Asakusa is festive and quaint. The crowds are drawn by Sensoji Temple, the Five Storied Pagoda and the traditional Nakamise shopping arcade.

Photography by Frantisek Staud

Japanese woman hiding under the gigantic straw sandal in Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa pulling the smoke towards their bodies for good health, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese cyclist hidden under the gigantic straw sandal in Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Devotee tossing donation money in Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) – Tokyo’s oldest temple, Tokyo, Japan
Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) – Tokyo’s oldest temple, Tokyo, Japan
Devotee tossing donation money in Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) – Tokyo’s oldest temple, Tokyo, Japan
The smoke in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is believed to have a healing power, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa pulling the smoke towards their bodies for good health, Tokyo, Japan
The smoke in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa is believed to have a healing power, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa pulling the smoke towards their bodies for good health, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa pulling the smoke towards their bodies for good health, Tokyo, Japan
Shopping street called Nakamise in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa crowded with people, Tokyo, Japan
Shopping street called Nakamise in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa crowded with people, Tokyo, Japan
Shopping arcade called Nakamise in front of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa crowded with people, Tokyo, Japan

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