Kozunecho Giant Lantern Dedicated to Senso-ji's Hozomon Gate; Unveiling Ceremony Held

A Kozunecho giant lantern has been dedicated to Hozomon Gate at Senso-ji Temple, and an unveiling ceremony was held.

Hozomon is the gate standing just before the main hall of Senso-ji. Every visitor sees it, making it a symbol of Asakusa. The dedication of a giant lantern to be hung there can be seen as an event symbolizing the bond between the local community and the temple.

At the unveiling ceremony, the giant lantern was presented, and its new appearance was revealed as those involved looked on.

This news was introduced in "Today's Asakusa" by the Asakusa Tourist Federation. Details such as the background of the dedication and the lantern's dimensions are not given on the page. When you visit Senso-ji, be sure to take a look at the new giant lantern that has been added to Hozomon.