Saturday 30 January 2010

LXVIII - Tokyo


The Hōzōmon (宝蔵門 - "Treasure-House Gate") leading into Senso-ji Temple is famous for the giant red chōchin hanging from it, which is 3.75 meters tall, 2.7 meters in circumference and weighs 400 kilograms. The current one is a reproduction donated in 2003.

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