Asakusa Shrine

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Asakusa Shrine, located in Tokyo, Japan, is a Shinto shrine that sits adjacent to the famous Senso-ji Temple. It was built in 1649 during the Edo period by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty. The shrine honors the three men who founded Senso-ji and is known for its annual Sanja Matsuri festival, one of Tokyo's most vibrant and popular events. Unlike many other structures in Tokyo, Asakusa Shrine survived the bombings of World War II, making it a valuable and authentic piece of the city's cultural heritage.

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