The 250 m approach from the Kaminarimon to the Hozomon gate of Senso-ji, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, lined by about 90 stalls selling folding fans, clogs, kokeshi dolls and Asakusa snacks.
- Address
- 1 Chome-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 30 min
- Price
- Free to walk; snacks and souvenirs priced per shop
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Come back after dinner: once the stalls close (around 17:00) the drawn shutters show the 'Asakusa picture scroll', murals of the temple's seasonal events (gotokyo.org).
- By day it is very crowded; early morning before the stalls open is the calmest time to walk to the temple.