Golden Kannon Temple, Tokyo, Japan


Golden Kannon Temple, Tokyo, Japan

Golden Kannon Temple of Sensō-ji, which houses a golden Kannon (the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy). According to legend the Kannon has been on the same spot for almost 1500 years, since 628 AD. Though, the present day temple only dates back to 1950.

Photo taken in March 2001
Participants: skp and jms

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