Located in Asakusa district, the temple was founded in 645 after two fishermen netted a statue of Kannon. It was believed that the statue was buried at this site. Gate of the god of thunder is the main entrance to the temple.

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Excerpt from japan-guide.com:

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 river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.

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