Senso-ji Temple Main Hall (Hondo), Asakusa, Tokyo

About this place

Live Stream | Senso-ji Temple Main Hall (Hondo), Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Stepping into the incense-scented sanctuary of Senso-ji's Main Hall immerses visitors in over 1,300 years of Buddhist devotion dedicated to the sacred Bodhisattva Kannon. Worshippers gather before the grand Jokoro incense burner to wave healing smoke across themselves before tossing coins into the massive wooden donation altar. Gazing upward reveals magnificent ceiling murals painted by master artists, including the iconic Dragon by Ryushi Kawabata, while drawing a fortune slip (omikuji) offers a cherished glimpse into personal destiny.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Sacred Kannon Sanctuary: Pay respects at Tokyo's oldest and most revered Buddhist temple sanctum.

▸ Historic Omikuji Fortunes: Draw a traditional wooden fortune stick to reveal guidance and spiritual blessings.

▸ Monumental Ceiling Murals: Admire soaring masterpieces of celestial maidens and the auspicious dragon overhead.