This is Tokyo's oldest temple and it holds a unique place in the heart of the individuals. The historical backdrop of the temple starts in 628 when a statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon Buddha was attracted up anglers' nets in the then capital of Asuka. Kannondo Hall was assembled to suit the statue in 645 and not long after the temple priest had a disclosure that the statue ought to be avoided perspective. Thus it was. Later an imitation of the statue was made for the individuals to love in its place. The temple and statue discovered support with the nation's pioneers and the temple was given huge pride. Today the temple sees around 30 million guests a year. The temple is placed in Asakusa and is now and then called the Asakusa Temple. Preceding WWII the temple was connected with the Tendai sect however is currently free.
Inside the temple grounds is a dainty, tall, five story pagoda where the holy Bodhisattva Kannon statue is kept. There is a main hall and an Asakusa Shrine which was inherent 1649. The temple is the venue of a vast yearly Shinto festival which happens more than 3 or 4 days in May. Amid the celebration the temple's amazing entryways are embellished with bright red lamps. There are two doors the Hozomon gate and the main entrance, the Kaminari-mon Gate. In the Kaminari-mon Gate (Thunder Gate) hypnotize there is an enormous paper light. The entryway itself is home to the God of Thunder and the God of Wind. Driving from the temple passage is a long shopping road called Nakamise.
