I think this was the Togo Shrine. A Shinto place of worship. There are prayers written on pieces of wood on the rack to the left and to the right is a water-holding structure used to rinse the hands and mouth before entering.
Part of the Asakusa Kannon Temple. A Buddhist place of worship. This is a classic five-storied pagoda.
Part of the Asakusa Kannon Temple. A Buddhist place of worship.
The rinsing area at Togo Shrine. Visitors are supposed to rinse their hands and mouth before entering the shrine.
The five-storied pagoda at Asakusa.
The entrance to the Asakusa Cannon Temple, which is surrounded by "tourist trap" shops.
Giant urns lining the entrance to a shrine.
The entrance to the Asakusa Cannon Temple
A Tori - the gateway to a Shinto shrine.
Feeding the birds near Asakusa Temple.
Incense burning outside Asakusa Kannon Temple. Swasticas are some sort of Buddhist symbol, and were all over the temples and things assiciated with them. I guess the nazis stole the design.
The incense pot in front of the entrance to the Kannon Temple. You're supposed to rub your hands in the smoke and then rub the smoke on your arms and head before entering. It is supposed to help rid you of any ailments you may have.
One of the "guardians" outside the Kannon Temple. Check out those eyes! Could easily give kids nightmares.
The entrance to Togo Shrine (actually it was closed).
Prayers and messages hanging outside the Togo Shrine.
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