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- Kit&kafoodleMay 1, 2017Nice 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 areaUpvoted 5 hours ago
- Jeehae LeeJuly 14, 2014Lots 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 FedosovJuly 26, 2016Overcrowded 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 Mondragón SomeraMay 27, 2018Definitely 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 HazetOctober 29, 2019Tokyo'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 BimschlegerNovember 4, 2017Tremendous 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 JohnstonApril 18, 2016I 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 🗼dventuresMay 26, 2018It 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.October 23, 2016Tourist 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 + LeisureNovember 14, 2014Dramatic 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 JSeptember 8, 2017It'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 PEYREOctober 17, 2017Where 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 guNovember 6, 2015Great 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 PetersDecember 26, 2015Super 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 KiselevaApril 12, 2017Despite hundreds of tourists, this is my favorite shrine in Tokyo. Different feelings during the day and at night, both magical.
- Nick SaretzkyJanuary 25, 2016The market street at the foot of this temple is your best bet for souvenirs in Tokyo
- Russell HirschornAugust 9, 2015Must see in Tokyo. Amongst many other great sites with a market street in front. Get some tempura in this area.
- Kia Sen TanFebruary 12, 2016Famous shrine in Tokyo. Remember to check out the nakamise-dori street with plenty of traditional Japanese souvenir
- September RomanFebruary 13, 2016Beautiful temple. Great for photos. Nice juxtaposition of the traditional and modern. Highly likely to see women in kimonos.
- Athary AlmubarakAugust 18, 2013Sensoji (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 DagdaganDecember 29, 2016Avoid the crowds and come at night! It was very empty, and there is enough light to still capture the temple.
- Joe LiuSeptember 16, 2015Great temple, must see in Tokyo. The street outside of the front entrance is fun and lively as well
- Milad CerkicMay 8, 2017Been here during Golden Week. Packed, but nice. Try your look and look for a good fortune by drawing sticks.
- Agustinus PurwadiyantoDecember 20, 2017Love the temple and green tea latte near the temple, with love, Agustinus Purwadiyanto in Tokyo Japan for two weeks, from Jakarta
- CarolMay 19, 2016Super crowded with tourists, but a nice place to visit. Interesting to have such a huge temple in the middle of so many buildings.
- 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 BuğbulMarch 16, 2014It 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...
- AfilJanuary 15, 2020Must-visit for tourists that come to JP. Famous red lantern to take photo. Love Nakamise shopping street
- Just Me .. @what_food23March 31, 2019A 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 ForbesOctober 11, 2015I came late at night and it pretty quiet and certainly striking. Heard it can get busy in the daytime, though!
- Yuen HawJune 11, 2017Try 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 GoodnightMay 23, 2017A 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 ZhangJanuary 17, 2015Rinse your left hand. Rinse your right hand. Pour water into your left hand and rinse your mouth. Rinse the dipper
- Steve ZhangJanuary 17, 2015Here, you can see visitors fan the smoke from the incense burner towards themselves. This is because the smoke is believed to have healing properties
- ZaraFebruary 5, 2015Extremely 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 YangOctober 6, 2023A 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 SathiyaJune 18, 2017Easily my most favorite place in Tokyo, Japan. Has some of the finest temples around and depicts Japanese culture at its best.
- moodwoodSeptember 25, 2014if you're looking for cheap souvenirs, the marketplace in front of Sensō-ji has got everything you need.
- Hiroto OkadaJune 22, 2015History 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 SilabanNovember 4, 2013Missed 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
- Karina LopesSeptember 19, 2017Gorgeous temple! It makes you feel really calm and happy. And it is so cool to watch the people that come and go
- Lauren BatesAugust 16, 2023Beautiful temple, but very crowded! If you're here in the summer, do your best to stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure.
- Diegoberto BellamyFebruary 18, 2023One of the more crowded temples in Tokyo. The streets around have some cool souvenirs and tasty food joints.
- Setareh PrzJune 27, 2019Crowded, but you should visit the temple. Near the temple there are lots of souvenir shops .
- TwistedApril 12, 2016Stunning. I'd recommend visiting the surrounding grounds as well, as they are just as beautiful.
- Priscilla YeoApril 18, 2013Remember 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.
- MhmtaliFebruary 21, 2014Tokyo'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 YeoApril 18, 2013Remember 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 MrázkováOctober 5, 2015Beautiful huge temple that is unfortunately the most turistic one in Tokyo so you prepare for hordes of people
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