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Senso-ji Temple

浅草寺

One of Tokyo's oldest temples dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon since the 7th century, Senso-ji features the iconic Kaminarimon gate and bustling Nakamise-dori shopping street.

Hōzōmon Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Sensō-ji Temple
Hōzōmon Gate and Five-storied Pagoda of Sensō-ji Temple © jreysp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Every dayAlways open
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EveryoneFree
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Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo 〒 111-0032

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.

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What's On here

Upcoming events at this place

Illumination

ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2026

Five nights of projection mapping on the main hall and gate of Sensoji in Tokyo, with the temple's closed garden and its hall of ema open alongside.

30 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo
Festival

Sanja Matsuri

Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's largest traditional festivals, honouring enshrined figures through mikoshi processions and an Intangible Folk Cultural Property ritual dance.

15–17 May 2027Tokyo
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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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Shopping

Nakamise-dōri

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

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Asakusa Sumo Club

This interactive sumo experience hosted by former wrestlers offers foreign guests technique demonstrations, the chance to try sumo in costume, and a chanko meal.

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