Fun facts quiz about Sensō-ji: Trivia questions about Kaminarimon and nearby facilities (for seniors)

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Senso-ji Temple is one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots, beloved by visitors from Japan and abroad.

The Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) at the entrance to the approach is especially famous, and the neighboring Asakusa Shrine and its grand festival, the Sanja Matsuri, are also well known.

In this article, we present trivia about Senso-ji in a quiz format.

We’ve prepared a wide range of questions, from well-known facts to lesser-known ones, so please take a look!

If this helps you deepen your knowledge of Senso-ji, you’ll be able to enjoy your visit even more when you go in person.

Now, let’s jump right in and give it a try!

Asakusa Temple trivia quiz: Fun facts about Kaminarimon and nearby attractions [For seniors] (21–30)

What was the original name of Asakusa’s famous “ningyō-yaki” (doll-shaped cakes)?

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One of Asakusa’s specialties, ningyoyaki (little cast cakes), was apparently sold under a different name originally. The answer is “Meisho-yaki” (landmark cakes). It began in the Taisho era, when an artisan who had trained in Ningyocho started selling them in Asakusa as “Meisho-yaki.”

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Asakusa’s famous Kaminari ○○○. What goes in the blank?

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okoshi (a traditional Japanese puffed rice snack)
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A famous souvenir from Asakusa is kaminari-okoshi. It began being sold in the grounds of Sensō-ji Temple in the late Edo period and has been loved by people for the good luck associated with the word okosu (“to raise/bring about”). It’s probably one of those sweets everyone knows.

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In conclusion

We presented many trivia quiz questions about Sensō-ji, one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots.

Some of the facts may have been familiar to you, but weren’t there also many things you learned for the first time? If this article’s quiz has sparked your interest in Sensō-ji, we hope you’ll take the opportunity to visit in person!