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Asakusa Temple

東京都

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general.prefecture.

Buddhist temples that are visited by many overseas tourists.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. It is a popular tourist spot not only in Japan but also from overseas. The approach to the temple is known as "Nakamise Street," and there are many attractions such as the main hall, Kaminarimon Gate, and five-story pagoda, making it a popular spot for photography.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Asakusa Temple: A Collection of Japan's Charms from Kaminarimon to the Five-Story Pagoda

Asakusa's charm lies in being able to enjoy the red lantern of Kaminarimon, the vivid vermillion five-story pagoda, and Asakusa Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, all at once. Kaminarimon has become a symbol of Asakusa, and many tourists from both Japan and overseas visit to take commemorative photos. The gate is named "Furaijinmon" due to the wind god and thunder god enshrined on either side, and is commonly referred to as "Kaminarimon". The five-story pagoda stands at approximately 50 meters tall and is a brilliant vermillion color. At night, it is beautifully lit up, making it even more charming.

Point 2

Enjoy Shopping and Eating Your Way Through Nakamise Street

The charm of Sensoji Temple lies in Nakamise Street, which stretches 250 meters from Kaminarimon Gate to Sensoji Temple. Here, there are 89 souvenir shops and gourmet spots lined up. In addition to the Asakusa specialty of ningyoyaki and raijin senbei, there are many hidden gourmet specialties such as fried manju, jumbo melon bread, and crepes. There are so many different types of souvenirs that you may be mistaken for thinking that all souvenirs from Tokyo have gathered here, making it the perfect place to search for Tokyo souvenirs.

Point 3

Asakusa Temple's Fortune-telling Paper, Which is Said to Have Many Bad Fortunes

Asakusa's fortune-telling paper is said to have many bad fortunes. This is because it follows the traditional "Kannon Hyakusen" fortune-telling paper method that has been passed down since the Heian period. In this method, the proportion of bad fortunes is about 30%, so the rumor that Asakusa's fortune-telling paper has many bad fortunes is not entirely wrong. By the way, there are other temples where the proportion of bad fortunes is less than 10%, or where they don't have them at all. Please try to divine your fortune with Asakusa's fortune-telling paper!

Point 4

Explore the Charming Streets of Asakusa on a Jinrikisha Ride

When you arrive at Asakusa Station, you'll notice many jinrikisha (rickshaw) waiting for tourists. These two-seater rickshaws will guide you to little-known spots in Asakusa and explore the charming streets of the old town. The rickshaw drivers, who dash through the streets of Asakusa with their impressive leg power and talkative skills, will tell you various interesting stories along the way. Although the price is not cheap, around 5,000 yen per person for 30 minutes, it will surely be a wonderful memory that you won't regret.

Point 5

Enjoy Asakusa Tourism with Kimono Rental

In Asakusa, there are many shops that offer kimono rental services. You can choose from various types of kimonos, such as retro and cute Taisho-style kimonos, beautiful kimonos with Japanese patterns, and yukatas that are cool and easy to move around in. Each shop has its own unique features. Many shops include dressing and hair setting in their plans, allowing you to change into a kimono at the shop and spend the day exploring Asakusa in traditional attire. By touring Asakusa, which has many photo spots, in a kimono, you can definitely take many unique photos!

Access

A Convenient Tourist Spot with Multiple Lines Connected to the Nearest Station

Asakusa Station, which is the nearest station to Asakusa, can be reached by four different lines: the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Subway Asakusa Line, the Tobu Skytree Line, and the Tsukuba Express. With these four lines connecting to Asakusa, it's a very accessible tourist spot. When coming from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station, transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line at Kanda Station. From Shibuya, you can go directly to Asakusa on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Additionally, there are water buses departing from Odaiba, allowing you to visit Asakusa while enjoying Tokyo sightseeing from the sea.

Basic Information

	Address	2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
	TEL	03-3842-0181
	Web Site	https://www.senso-ji.jp/

Average Review

4.5

5 Reviews

2025.05.18 東京観光では絶対に外せない東京最古の寺院で、その歴史は1400年私はいつも上野のアメ横で賑わいを感じながらランチをとり、徒歩で合羽橋を見ながら来ます😆大体20分位で着きますよ❗️ 今年の三社祭はインバウンドもあり超賑やか下町浅草らしく賑やかなのは似合いますね‼️ 元気もらえました😃 宮御輿初めてみたけど、デカくてカッコ良い 1番人気の様で大衆が凄かった❗️ またいつか大切な人と観にきますね❗️

浅草寺は、1400年近い歴史をもつ観音霊場であり、寺伝によると、ご本尊がお姿を現されたのは、飛鳥時代、推古天皇36年(628年)とのこと。東京を代表する観光地であり、１度は訪れたいと思う場所です。東京スカイツリーまではここから歩いて２０分くらいで行けます。訪問するのはやはり快晴の日がよいと思います。朱塗りの建物と青空のコントラストが素晴らしく、よい写真を撮れると思います。見学時間は６０分もあれば十分ですが、仲見世通りでお店を楽しみたいのであれば更に６０分程は必要です。しかし、実際に行くと人が溢れており、割り込んでくる人や長時間よい場所を占拠して撮影している人が多数いるなど写真を撮るのも一苦労。仲見世通りのお店も人だらけで実際はゆっくり見学もできません。飲食店も長蛇の列。なので、個人的には時間がない方は朝の早目の時間に行くか、あるいは浅草寺以外の有名なお寺、神社を訪問した方が東京を楽しめると思います。

東京が日本が世界に誇るシンボリックな寺院。東京で最古、約1,400年の歴史があるらしく、浅草に来たのであれば寄らない理由はありません。個人的に累積では20～30回は来ているのでしょうが、今回は実に10年以上ぶりかな。それにしてもGWはヤバい人でした。半分はインバウンドの外国人観光客。もちろん織り込み済みではありましたが。最大級の賑わいを見せる人混みの中、雷門から仲見世通りを直進する王道の参拝ルートで、本堂に辿り着くまで1時間くらい(お土産や食べ歩きなどの誘惑も多いことも起因してますが)要しましたが、しっかりと拝んだ後、厄除け御守を購入させていただきました。どうかご利益ありますように。

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