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Dedicated to the Boddhisattva Kannon, Sensoji Temple was founded in 645 CE in what's present-day Tokyo, Japan. It is surrounded by elegant Japanese gardens and other temples.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Gardens around Tokyo's Sensoji Temple. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7882/gardens-around-tokyos-sensoji-temple/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Gardens around Tokyo's Sensoji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7882/gardens-around-tokyos-sensoji-temple/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Gardens around Tokyo's Sensoji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 27 Oct 2021.