Hozomon

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Hozomon is the grand inner gate of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, known for its massive red lanterns and imposing traditional architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple gate
landmark
access Asakusa Station NERFINISHED
associatedWith Senso-ji Kannon worship NERFINISHED
cityDistrict Asakusa NERFINISHED
country Japan
culturalSignificance iconic symbol of Asakusa
popular subject in travel photography
hasArchitecturalStyle traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture
hasColor red
hasFeature Nio guardian statues
giant straw sandals
guardian statues
large wooden gate structure
massive red lanterns
two-story gate
hasFunction inner gate of Senso-ji
hasJapaneseName 宝蔵門
hasLantern large central red lantern
two side lanterns
hasMaterial tile roof
wood
hasView Tokyo Skytree in background from certain angles
isFamousFor imposing traditional architecture
photography spot for visitors
symbol of Senso-ji
locatedIn Asakusa NERFINISHED
Japan
Senso-ji NERFINISHED
Taito, Tokyo NERFINISHED
Tokyo
meaningOfName Treasure-House Gate NERFINISHED
municipality Taito NERFINISHED
nearby Kaminarimon NERFINISHED
Nakamise-dori NERFINISHED
Sumida River NERFINISHED
partOf Senso-ji temple complex NERFINISHED
precedes main hall of Senso-ji
prefecture Tokyo Metropolis NERFINISHED
religion Buddhism
romanization Hōzōmon NERFINISHED
separates inner temple precincts
outer temple grounds
touristAttractionOf Asakusa area NERFINISHED
Tokyo NERFINISHED

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