Tokyo's oldest temple, founded according to legend after two brothers fished a Kannon statue out of the Sumida River in 628. Walk in through the Kaminarimon gate with its huge red lantern, then the Hozomon gate, to the main hall and five-storey pagoda, rebuilt after the March 1945 air raid.
- Address
- 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
- Hours
- Main hall 6:00-17:00 (from 6:30 October-March); temple grounds always open (senso-ji.jp, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Free (japan-guide.com, 2026)
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- At the incense burner, light a bundle, put the flame out by waving your hand (do not blow), and drop it in the burner; some people fan the smoke onto a sore shoulder or head for healing (japan-guide.com etiquette).
- The shops close around 17:00 but the grounds stay open: Time Out recommends coming at night, when the pagoda and hall are lit with the Skytree behind.
- The free deck of the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center across the street gives one of the best views down Nakamise to the temple (Time Out).