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Asakusa Shrine

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Japan
Best of: Shrine, Shinto
Description:
Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama ("Shrine of the Three gods"), is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Tokyo, Japan. Located in Asakusa, the shrine honors the three men who founded the Senso-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area. It can be found on the east side of the Senso-ji down a street marked by a large stone torii. [More Details]
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