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Sensō-ji(Senso-ji, Senso-ji Temple)
浅草寺
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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Kanto RegionOpen Opening hours of Sensō-ji
Free entry
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Address:
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, JapanMap
Phone:Ticket inquiry: +81-3-38420181
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One of Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, Sensō-ji is located in the city's Asakusa District. Dedicated to the Bodhisattva of compassion, the first temple was founded as far back as 645 CE. Destroyed during World War II, Sensō-ji was eventually rebuilt and stands now as a symbol of rebirth and peace. Many small shops line the main street approaching the temple. It is a popular area for tourists and among the more well-known parts of Tokyo. Each spring a grand festival is held in and around Sensō-ji. Over the course of a few days upwards of 2 million people visit the temple complex.
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Show More ReviewsA Record of My Romantic Winter Trip in January 2020~ It was during a special period, and although I was far from home and hadn't yet experienced it firsthand, I was already affected by the tense atmosphere back home, a time of widespread anxiety and uncertainty. At that time, I visited Senso-ji Temple to pray for my family and friends, hoping everything would go smoothly and that the popularity of the temple would bring good fortune. Besides finding many lovely souvenirs in Nakamise Shopping Street, the amulets at Senso-ji Temple are also quite exquisite and worth choosing carefully. From Kaminarimon Gate to Hozomon Gate, and then to Senso-ji Temple, the five-story pagoda, and Asakusa Shrine, a thorough visit could easily take up most of a day. The temple is incredibly popular, bustling with people, all praying and worshipping with devotion. It's one of the must-see attractions in Tokyo.