Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Day 4- Christmas Part 1 Asakusa Temples

The Asakusa temples were within walking distance of the hostel so we started Christmas morning there.

It's a beautiful area. There are loads of shops & a small amusement park in the area in addition to the temples. Photo 1 is me by the entrance to the area. The walk to the temple from the entrance is kinda a tourist trap, but it's fun just exploring all the stuff available.

In front of the main temple is a giant pot of incense (photo 2) that you breathe in and a fountain of holy water for lack of a better term to drink from (photo 3). Inside the temple for 100 yen, you can make a wish, shake the box, get stick that comes out, and find the corresponding note. I tried it and got a good fortune!

The other photos are of the temple itself & surrounding area.











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