The global landmarks given to us by Asian civilization

By Zhou Bing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-05-24 11:04
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The Senso-ji in Japan is the country's oldest temple. [Photo/IC]

5. The Senso-ji, Japan 

The Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine, as well as shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dōri. The Sensoji temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of compassion.

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