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Sight Asakusa, Tokyo

Senso-ji

A sight in Asakusa, Tokyo, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo
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Why go

Tokyo's oldest temple, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Tokyo, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Tsukiji Outer Market, 6.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Asakusa
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Tokyo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Tsukiji Outer Market

    Lanes of stalls selling tamagoyaki, grilled seafood and sushi near the old fish market site.

    Food · 6.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    teamLab Planets TOKYO

    Walk-through digital art installations, some knee-deep in water.

    Activity · 7.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Large garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles; prime cherry blossom spot.

    Outdoors · 8.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Six narrow lanes packed with 200+ tiny bars, each seating a handful.

    Drinks · 8.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Omoide Yokocho

    Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.

    Food · 9.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Meiji Jingu

    Forested Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji, steps from Harajuku station.

    Sight · 9.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Senso-ji is a stop on our Japan Golden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Tokyo

2 more curated sights in Tokyo. See the full Tokyo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Tokyo run from 8°C in January to 31°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Senso-ji itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Tokyo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tokyo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Senso-ji, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Coordinates
35.71477, 139.79666
Destination
Tokyo, Japan
Website
senso-ji.jp

Senso-ji: quick answers

How much time do you need at Senso-ji?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Senso-ji. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Senso-ji?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Come at dawn or after dark for an empty, lit-up temple.

Is Senso-ji free?

Yes, we list Senso-ji as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Senso-ji?

Senso-ji is at 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Senso-ji?

Senso-ji appears on Japan Golden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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