4.5
Fountains, statues & public art
Kaminarimon Gate
Tokyo, Japan
Standing since 941, Kaminarimon Gate is the iconic entrance to Senso-ji Temple, known for its giant red lantern weighing about 700 kilograms. Visitors often rub the smoke from the incense burner for good fortune and take photos with the 3.9-meter-high paper lantern.
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- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
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