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TimothyTye Tourist Reged: 05/16/07 Posts: 263 Loc: Penang, Malaysia Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon) info & map       07/25/07 06:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply   The Sensoji, often known in guide books as the Asakusa Kannon Temple, is the oldest and most popular temple in Tokyo. It is located in Asakusa, in Taito-ku, one of the 23 wards that form the metropolitan area of Tokyo. Next to it is the Shinto shrine of Asakusa Jinja. The temple is dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon, which is known in Chinese as Kuan Yin or Guan Yin, and in English as the Goddess of Mercy, and is derived from the bodhisatva Avalokitesvara that originates in India. More info & map: http://www.worldgreatestsites.com/sensoji.htm Register here for free newsletter updates -------------------- Lets have fun exploring the world! tim@asiaexplorers.com www.asiaexplorers.com, www.earthdocumentary.com and www.worldgreatestsites.com Click here to receive my free Travel Newsletter! Edited by TimothyTye (08/02/07 09:54 PM) Post Extras

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