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Sensoji Main Hall

Sensoji Main Hall is a Shinto shrine in , . Sensoji Main Hall is situated nearby to the Shinto shrine , as well as near the railway station .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sensō-ji and Asakusa Shrine.

Buddhist temple
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, is an ancient Buddhist temple in , Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. is situated 160 metres southwest of Sensoji Main Hall.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine in the district of , . Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city.

Railway station
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is a railway station in the district of , , Japan, operated by Tobu Railway, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway. Respectively, it serves the Tobu Skytree Line, the Ginza Line, and the Asakusa Line. is situated 340 metres southeast of Sensoji Main Hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Asakusa and Kaminarimon.

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is a part of Tokyo's downtown district, best known for its many temples, particularly Sensō-ji, Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

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is a ward to the east of central . It has a famous cherry blossom viewing area along the River near Asakusa Station in spring, and the River Fireworks Festival in summer.

Sensoji Main Hall

Latitude
35.71474° or 35° 42′ 53″ north
Longitude
139.79675° or 139° 47′ 48″ east
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Inception
1958
Height
29 metres (96 feet)
Open location code
8Q7XPQ7W+VM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 91008673
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
Geo­Names ID
10966707
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Sensoji Main Hall” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “本堂”
  • French: “Pavillon principal”
  • Italian: “Sala principale”
  • Japanese: “Honden”
  • Japanese: “ほんでん”
  • Japanese: “浅草寺”
  • Spanish: “Sala Principal”

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