Hozo-mon Gate

The Hōzōmon is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the in , . A two-story gate, the Hōzōmon's second story houses many of the Sensō-ji's treasures.
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: main gate of Senso-ji, Tokyo
  • Also known as: “Hōzō-mon”, “Hōzōmon”, “Niō-mon”, and “Niōmon”
  • Inscription: “淺草寺”
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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.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine in the district of , Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. is situated 140 metres northeast of Hozo-mon Gate.

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 270 metres southeast of Hozo-mon Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hanakawado and Asakusa.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

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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.

Hozo-mon Gate

Latitude
35.71393° or 35° 42′ 50″ north
Longitude
139.79666° or 139° 47′ 48″ east
Levels
2
Height
22 metres (71 feet)
Open location code
8Q7XPQ7W+HM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 573271561
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­gatehouse
Wiki­data ID
Q2378896
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Hozo-mon Gate” goes by many names.

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