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Sensōji

📍 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

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Quick Facts

Location: Japan, Tokyo
Category: Church & Religious Site
Duration: About 1–2 hours
Opening Hours: Main hall about 06:00–17:00 (until 16:30 in winter); Nakamise shopping street about 09:30–17:00
Ticket Price: Free Admission: Free worship
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Coordinates: 35.7148, 139.7967

Introduction

Sensōji is Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple, dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy; legend holds that two fishermen pulled a Kannon statue from the Sumida River in 628. Visitors pass the iconic Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern, then stroll Nakamise-dori, a shopping street of century-old shops selling ningyo-yaki cakes, rice crackers and souvenirs, to reach the main hall and five-storey pagoda. The temple is alive with incense, omikuji fortunes, temizuya purification and ema plaques. With the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree nearby, it is the perfect first stop for old Edo atmosphere.

✨ Highlights

Kaminarimon gate

Visitors pass the iconic Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern.

Nakamise street

At Sensōji, Nakamise street reveals a distinct facet.

Main hall & pagoda

To go deeper, Main hall & pagoda is the perfect entry point.

Sumida & Skytree

With the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree nearby.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：About 1–2 hours.

→Etiquette：Purify hands, keep quiet.

→Combo：Pair with Skytree and Sumida cruise.

→Opening Hours：Main hall about 06:00–17:00 (until 16:30 in winter); Nakamise shopping street about 09:30–17:00

→Transportation：Taito-ku, Tokyo; Asakusa Stn walk

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free Admission	Free worship

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1–2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.

• Opening Main hall ~6:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

• Getting there: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Asakusa Stn walk; pair with nearby sights.

• Sensōji rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Sensōji?

Main hall about 06:00–17:00 (until 16:30 in winter); Nakamise shopping street about 09:30–17:00

How much is the admission for Sensōji?

Free Admission: Free worship

Any practical tips for visiting Sensōji?

Allow About 1–2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Main hall ~6:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.