Senso-ji Temple (Kaminarimon)浅草寺・雷門
Said to be Tokyo's oldest temple. From Kaminarimon Gate with its giant lantern, the Nakamise shopping lane leads to the main hall.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Shopping & strolling
- about 60 min
- Free
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 25 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza subway line for Asakusa, then about 5 minutes on foot
What you can do here
Pray at the main hall
The temple suggests pressing your palms together and saying "Namu Kanzeon Bosatsu". You can take off your shoes and step up into the tatami-floored inner hall.
Omikuji fortune slips
These fortunes are kept as they were long ago and are said to give many "bad luck" results. If you draw one, tie it at the designated place in the grounds.
Goshuin (temple seal)
Goshuin seals are given at Yogo-do Hall, on the west side of the grounds.
Amulets
There are many kinds of amulet, all listed on the official site. You can also request a prayer service in the main hall.
Tokyo guide
From old downtown streets of temples and shopping lanes to districts of skyscrapers and neon, each area feels different. Trains and subways go everywhere; most main sights are about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
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Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
Said to be Tokyo's oldest temple. From Kaminarimon Gate with its giant lantern, the Nakamise shopping lane leads to the main hall.
Many overseas visitors
In the 2023 survey, 47.4% of foreign visitors to Tokyo went to Asakusa (4th) Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2023 Survey of Foreign Visitors' Behavior
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 25 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza subway line for Asakusa, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 100m from here
- 2
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
A crossing where crowds pour across from every side each time the lights change. The statue of the dog Hachiko stands by the station.
- Views
- Night views
- Shopping & strolling
about 30 minFree
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya ・ 11km from here
- 3
Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku
A shrine deep in a forest. The entrance is right beside Harajuku Station, close to Takeshita Street and its youth fashion shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Nature
- Shopping & strolling
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 40 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku, then about 10 minutes on foot to the main hall ・ 9.8km from here
- 4
Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatories)
The city hall's observatories, about 200 meters up among the skyscrapers, look out over Tokyo. At night, head for the neon of the east side.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Chuo Line rapid to Shinjuku, then about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit ・ 9.9km from here
- 5
Ueno Park
A park with major museums and a zoo, famous for cherry blossoms in spring. The Ameyoko market street runs south of the station.
- Museums
- Nature
- With kids
about 2 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 12 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Ueno (Park Exit) ・ 2.1km from here
- 6
Imperial Palace (East Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge)
The site of Edo Castle. Stone walls and moats remain, and the East Gardens are open for walking. See Nijubashi Bridge from the plaza.
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 15 min from Tokyo ・ From the Marunouchi North Exit to Otemon Gate ・ 4.7km from here
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- Go hereAsakusa Culture Tourist Information Center Observation TerraceAbout 8 min on foot
The tourist information center across from Kaminarimon. Its 8th-floor terrace looks down on Nakamise and across to Tokyo Skytree.
- Go hereSumida ParkAbout 8 min on foot
A riverside park along the Sumida with views of Tokyo Skytree across the water. Its rows of cherry trees draw crowds in spring.
- Go hereSumida River WalkAbout 9 min on foot
A footbridge beside the Tobu railway bridge across the Sumida. Glass panels show the river below, and it is lit up after dark.
- Go hereMatsuchiyama ShodenAbout 10 min on foot
A small temple of Senso-ji on a low hill near the Sumida River. Daikon radish and purse motifs appear all over its grounds.
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