Sensoji Temple

The Sensō-ji in Mario Kart Tour

“The Sensoji Temple in the Asaku District of Tokyo was built in 640 AD. To enter the temple grounds, you must first pass under The Gate of Thunder, an elaborately carved arch on which hangs the giant red paper lantern sacred to the temple and its worshipers. Built in the shape of a traditional pagoda, smaller red lanterns line the arcades of the walls. The giant red lantern casts a rosy glow and lights the way for temple visitors.”

—Pamphlet, Mario is Missing! (PC)

The Sensoji Temple (Japanese: 浅草寺; Rōmaji: Sensō-ji) is a temple in Tokyo, Japan. To enter it, one must pass under the Kaminarimon, an entrance gate with a large red lantern on it.

History

Mario is Missing!

Sensoji Temple in DOS, CD-ROM Deluxe and SNES versions.

During the events of the PC, SNES, and NES versions of Mario is Missing!, Koopa Troopas stole the Sensoji Temple Lantern that usually hangs on the Kaminarimon. Luigi had to search for it in the city, and when he found it, he could return the paper lantern, receiving a prize of 1,755 dollars.

Luigi must prove the lantern's authenticity by answering two of the following trivia questions:

• What lights the path to the pagoda temple?
  • Japanese lights
  • Red candles
  • Red lanterns
  • Traffic signals
• The Sensoji Temple is built in the shape of a:
  • Pagoda
  • Lantern
  • Pyramid
  • Rose
• The Sensoji Temple is in the _____ district of the city.
  • Asaku
  • Tokyo
  • Shinjuku
  • Rappongi

Mario Kart series

The Sensō-ji also appears as a landmark featured on the Tokyo Blur courses in Mario Kart Tour; In particular, the Tokyo Blur 2 and Tokyo Blur 4 layouts involve driving past the temple and through the Kaminarimon. Tokyo Blur is also featured as a track in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the Booster Course Pass, with the temple appearing in a similar capacity.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
German	Der Sensoji-Tempel	-