Kaminarimon Gate

Iconic Thunder Gate entrance to Sensoji temple complex

The "Thunder Gate" marks the entrance to the Sensoji temple complex and is the iconic image of Asakusa. Two fierce guardian statues — the gods of thunder and wind — flank the gate, and a massive red paper lantern hangs from the centre. Every visitor to Tokyo ends up here for the photograph.

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