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Senso-ji Temple

(浅草寺)
Buddhist Temple and Historic and Protected Site
浅草, 東京
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    Dan M.
    "Main Street and enjoy the souvenirs and sights"(21 Tips)
    Pio R.
    "Beautiful temple and gardens, but crowded with tourists."(8 Tips)
    A H.
    "five-story pagoda & the Asakusa Shinto shrine"(6 Tips)
    Poomy K.
    "fortune stick and getting a charm"(6 Tips)
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  • Kit&kafoodleheart icon on user image
    Kit&kafoodleMay 1, 2017
    Nice shopping strip leading up to the temple, you can dress up in traditional yukata for nice photos. Temple itself is under construction so you couldn't see inside but still a nice wander in the area
    Upvoted 5 hours ago
  • Jeehae L.
    Jeehae LeeJuly 14, 2014
    Lots of things to do during the day; but try hanging out at the vicinity before the shops close, and come at night to see the beautiful lighting of both less crowded Senso-ji and the Sky Tree afar.
    Upvoted 5 days ago
  • Artyom F.
    Artyom FedosovJuly 26, 2016
    Overcrowded with tourists. Also they hosting huge festival Sanja Matsuri in the middle of May, it's three days of madness with two millions of religious people around, don't miss it.
    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Definitely a must see. You can enter through the Main Street and enjoy the souvenirs and sights, and can come back through some of the back streets which offers great food and more quiet ambient
  • A H.heart icon on user image
    A HazetOctober 29, 2019
    Tokyo's oldest budhist temple, Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda & the Asakusa Shinto shrine, as well as many shops with traditional goods and foodstall in the Nakamise-dōri#TravelingTokyo
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BimschlegerNovember 4, 2017
    Tremendous views of the Temple, Hozoman Gate, & Five-story pagoda. Expect a crowd. Make sure to do the purification trough, pray at (& ring) the bells, and shake the metal boxes to learn your fortune.
  • Jesse J.
    Jesse JohnstonApril 18, 2016
    I was sad to learn that this building is a rebuilt model of the original, which was destroyed in WW2, but the architecture is still gorgeous and the tourist bits worthy of a visit on their own merit.
  • Epicurean .heart icon on user image
    It should b in 1s bucket list when visiting Tokyo. There r dozens of shrines & temples in d city. Few as impressive as this. Downside is it's very touristy.
  • Wojtek J.heart icon on user image
    Wojtek J.October 23, 2016
    Tourist place with a Shinto shrine just after a walk through souvenir stalls. Expect crowds, smiles. Positive experience as we knew it's a very popular place (especially weekends/holidays)
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureNovember 14, 2014
    Dramatic nighttime illumination highlights vermilion and crimson detailing in the Five-Storied Pagoda. Also Nakamise Street sells food and goods to pilgrims, whose numbers swell around New Year’s. Read more
  • Farah J.heart icon on user image
    Farah JSeptember 8, 2017
    It's a huge temple and also a tourist spot so it gets really crowded at times. There's a lot of souvenirs and Japanese rice crackers as well as other snacks sold along the way to Sensoji Temple.
  • olivier P.heart icon on user image
    olivier PEYREOctober 17, 2017
    Where you go to do all your souvenirs shopping. You’ll find 80% of everything Japanese you need. The remaining 20% will be the more unique stuff, walking around Tokyo.
  • carolyne g.heart icon on user image
    carolyne guNovember 6, 2015
    Great place but REALLY crowded. Love the decoration but unfortunately we didn't spend long time here since too many people and we could barely move around.
  • Joshua P.heart icon on user image
    Joshua PetersDecember 26, 2015
    Super busy, lots of tourists, closed Monday. Easy subway ride from multiple areas. If you go here also consider the Sky Tree and Sumida Park.
  • Elena K.
    Elena KiselevaApril 12, 2017
    Despite hundreds of tourists, this is my favorite shrine in Tokyo. Different feelings during the day and at night, both magical.
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick SaretzkyJanuary 25, 2016
    The market street at the foot of this temple is your best bet for souvenirs in Tokyo
  • Russell H.heart icon on user image
    Russell HirschornAugust 9, 2015
    Must see in Tokyo. Amongst many other great sites with a market street in front. Get some tempura in this area.
  • Kia Sen T.heart icon on user image
    Kia Sen TanFebruary 12, 2016
    Famous shrine in Tokyo. Remember to check out the nakamise-dori street with plenty of traditional Japanese souvenir
  • September R.heart icon on user image
    September RomanFebruary 13, 2016
    Beautiful temple. Great for photos. Nice juxtaposition of the traditional and modern. Highly likely to see women in kimonos.
  • Athary A.
    Athary AlmubarakAugust 18, 2013
    Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DagdaganDecember 29, 2016
    Avoid the crowds and come at night! It was very empty, and there is enough light to still capture the temple.
  • Joe L.heart icon on user image
    Joe LiuSeptember 16, 2015
    Great temple, must see in Tokyo. The street outside of the front entrance is fun and lively as well
  • Milad C.heart icon on user image
    Milad CerkicMay 8, 2017
    Been here during Golden Week. Packed, but nice. Try your look and look for a good fortune by drawing sticks.
  • Agustinus P.heart icon on user image
    Agustinus PurwadiyantoDecember 20, 2017
    Love the temple and green tea latte near the temple, with love, Agustinus Purwadiyanto in Tokyo Japan for two weeks, from Jakarta
  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolMay 19, 2016
    Super crowded with tourists, but a nice place to visit. Interesting to have such a huge temple in the middle of so many buildings.
  • ティム
    ティムJanuary 12, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Buy a "goshuin" (temple stamp book) for ~¥1000; at each temple you go to, go to the "souvenir" shop and ask them to stamp it. A fantastic way to remember your trip to Japan.
  • Yusuf B.heart icon on user image
    Yusuf BuğbulMarch 16, 2014
    It was only a couple of min walk away and took so many pictures in there, A great temple and market place along the street where you can buy some souvenirs for your friends...
  • Afilheart icon on user image
    AfilJanuary 15, 2020
    Must-visit for tourists that come to JP. Famous red lantern to take photo. Love Nakamise shopping street
  • Just Me .. @.heart icon on user image
    A district full of Tokyo souvenirs and Japanese sweets fresh &packed. A clean district which doesn’t allow eating food while shopping or walking through it. Eating is allowed from behind the shops.
  • Jeff F.
    Jeff ForbesOctober 11, 2015
    I came late at night and it pretty quiet and certainly striking. Heard it can get busy in the daytime, though!
  • Yuen Haw
    Yuen HawJune 11, 2017
    Try visiting at night when it is beautifully lit up and in the early morning. The shops will all be closed at those times but much less crowded and easier to get better photos.
  • Melissa G.heart icon on user image
    Melissa GoodnightMay 23, 2017
    A must see for visitors to Japan, this is Tokyo's oldest temple. The street leading up to it is lined with shops and food galore!
  • Steve Z.
    Steve ZhangJanuary 17, 2015
    Rinse your left hand. Rinse your right hand. Pour water into your left hand and rinse your mouth. Rinse the dipper
  • Steve Z.
    Steve ZhangJanuary 17, 2015
    Here, you can see visitors fan the smoke from the incense burner towards themselves. This is because the smoke is believed to have healing properties
  • Zaraheart icon on user image
    ZaraFebruary 5, 2015
    Extremely crowded but good if you've not got a lot of time to spend in Tokyo. Can get a fortune inside the temple, which is sometimes partly closed for private ceremonies.
  • Zihao Y.
    Zihao YangOctober 6, 2023
    A good place for photos, but not for history. The buildings here are all built in 20th century although they claim to be the oldest temple in Tokyo. The pagoda is actually a concrete structure😅
  • Arun S.heart icon on user image
    Arun SathiyaJune 18, 2017
    Easily my most favorite place in Tokyo, Japan. Has some of the finest temples around and depicts Japanese culture at its best.
  • moodwood
    moodwoodSeptember 25, 2014
    if you're looking for cheap souvenirs, the marketplace in front of Sensō-ji has got everything you need.
  • Hiroto O.
    Hiroto OkadaJune 22, 2015
    History and Mission of Senso-ji Temple In 628, Japan’s capital was at Asuka(present-day Nara Prefecture) and what would become Tokyo was still mostly uninhabited grasslands....... Read more
  • Hera S.heart icon on user image
    Hera SilabanNovember 4, 2013
    Missed the fortune stick :( but not the market, alot of cool things and yummy karage *slurph... :9 also you may find your hometown ppl. Its a great meeting point by accident
  • J-OSL
    J-OSLMarch 1, 2017
    Very famous historical temple in Tokyo, one of the must visit place for tourists.
  • Karina L.heart icon on user image
    Karina LopesSeptember 19, 2017
    Gorgeous temple! It makes you feel really calm and happy. And it is so cool to watch the people that come and go
  • Lauren B.heart icon on user image
    Lauren BatesAugust 16, 2023
    Beautiful temple, but very crowded! If you're here in the summer, do your best to stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure.
  • Diegoberto B.heart icon on user image
    Diegoberto BellamyFebruary 18, 2023
    One of the more crowded temples in Tokyo. The streets around have some cool souvenirs and tasty food joints.
  • Setareh P.
    Setareh PrzJune 27, 2019
    Crowded, but you should visit the temple. Near the temple there are lots of souvenir shops .
  • Twisted
    TwistedApril 12, 2016
    Stunning. I'd recommend visiting the surrounding grounds as well, as they are just as beautiful.
  • Priscilla Y.
    Priscilla YeoApril 18, 2013
    Remember to give the fortune stick container a good swirl before shaking a stick out or you will have a high or 100% chance to get the same fortune stick number as the previous devotee.
  • Mhmtali
    MhmtaliFebruary 21, 2014
    Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple dates from the year 645. Just outside its Thunder Gate entrance is a bustling market where you can find anything.
  • Priscilla Y.
    Priscilla YeoApril 18, 2013
    Remember to give the fortune stick container a swirl before shaking a stick out or else you have a higher chance picking the same stick as the previous devotee!!
  • Magdalena M.
    Magdalena MrázkováOctober 5, 2015
    Beautiful huge temple that is unfortunately the most turistic one in Tokyo so you prepare for hordes of people
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