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Senso-ji Temple

浅草寺

Among Tokyo's oldest temples, in Asakusa, devoted to the bodhisattva Kannon since the 7th century, with the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise-dori shop street.

Hozomon Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Senso-ji Temple
Hozomon Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Senso-ji Temple © jreysp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Every day Always open
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
〒 111-0032
How to get there
Nearest stationAsakusa Station
浅草
Ginza Line · Tobu Isesaki Line · Toei Asakusa Line6 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop二天門2 min walk from the bus stop

Senso-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most significant temples in the city, with a history dating back to the 7th century. The temple is dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The temple grounds feature a main hall, a pagoda, and various other structures and statues, including the iconic Kaminarimon gate which serves as the temple's entrance. The temple is also surrounded by a bustling shopping street, Nakamise-dori, which sells traditional Japanese goods such as souvenirs, food, and clothing.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Senso-ji Temple. Legend: Ginza Line; Tobu Isesaki Line; Toei Asakusa Line; Tsukuba Express; Yamanote Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Tokyo, Chiba, Shinagawa, Shimbashi, Kita-Senju, Asakusa, Ueno, Tawaramachi, Honjo-Azumabashi, Oshiage<SKYTREE>, Akihabara.

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Asakusa Hanayashiki

Japan's oldest amusement park, founded in 1853 as a flower garden, features views of Senso-ji Temple and opened Japan's oldest roller coaster in 1953.

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Asakusa Sumo Club

Hands-on sumo sessions in Asakusa run by former wrestlers for foreign guests: technique demonstrations, a chance to try sumo in costume, and a chanko meal.

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Nakamise-dori

A 250-meter shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple with 89 shops, rebuilt multiple times after 1885 closure, 1923 earthquake, and bombing.

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