Kaminarimon Gate

As the dramatic entrance to Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensō-ji, this iconic gate is famous for its colossal, 700-kilogram red paper lantern flanked by fierce statues of the Shinto gods of wind and thunder. It serves as the ultimate threshold between modern Tokyo and the historic Edo atmosphere of Asakusa. Visitors can expect a bustling, highly photogenic atmosphere that leads directly into the vibrant Nakamise-dori shopping street.

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