Awashima-dou (Senso-ji Temple)

(C) Senso-ji Temple
In the Genroku era year (1688-1704), a soul of Awashima Myojin of the Kishu Kada was reached, and the Awashima-dou was erected. The principal image is Amitabha. Awashima Myojin, Akasa-garbha-bodhisattva are worshiped. Memorial services for needles is carried out on February 8. People prick the tofu with a broken needle and express the will of thanks.
Map
[ Access ]
It is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station, Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station
[ Hours ]
From 6:00 to 17:00.
(from October to March from 6:30 to 17:00)
[ Fees ]
Visit for free
[ Closed ]
Open everyday
[ Links(Japanese) ]
http://www.senso-ji.jp/guide/guide09.html
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