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The Hōzōmon, a Buddhist temple gate located in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Credit: Luis Villa del Campo

The Hōzōmon (宝蔵門?) is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo. This two-story gate houses many of the Sensō-ji's treasures on its second story, while the first story houses several statues, lanterns and even giant sandals. It stands 22.7 m tall, 21 m wide, and 8 m deep.