Sensoji Temple in Asakusa (day and night)
Hi Travelers, this is Kumi. I'm now planning to publish a Kindle book on Tokyo photo locations. In this book, a traveler/photographer, Cat, asks questions to a guide/photographer, Kumi. C: Cat - traveler/photographer K: Kumi - guide/photographer * * * * * * * * * C: What's your favorite photo of Asakusa? K: Hmm... Maybe this one. C: Wow! No people!? K: Hahaha. I shot this around 11pm with long exposure. It's usually packed with tourists during the day. C: This is a very popular spot, isn't it? K: Yes. A lot of tourists are visiting here to enjoy the traditional atmosphere. The origin of this temple dates back to 628 A.D. when two fisherman brothers found a statue of the Goddess of Mercy in the Sumida River. If you're interested in its history, Sensoji's official page tells you a lot. http://www.senso-ji.jp/english/ C: Oh, this seems interesting. K: Now, let me tell you what to see here during the day. You should go up to the 8th floo...