Kaminarimon
The Kaminarimon (雷門, "Thunder Gate") is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji (the inner being the Hōzōmon) in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists. It stands 11.7 m tall, 11.4 m wide and covers an area of 69.3 m2. The first gate was built in 941, but the current gate dates from 1960, after the previous gate was destroyed in a fire in 1865.
Kaminarimon
雷門 | |
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| Gate | |
The back of the Kaminarimon | |
| Completion | 941 (Current gate: 1960) |
| Height | 11.7m |
| Length | 11.4m |
| Area | 69.3 m2 |
| Location | Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan |
Kaminarimon | |
| Coordinates: 35°42′40″N 139°47′47″E | |
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