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About

The Sensoji Temple 浅草寺 (also known as the Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist Temple. Before World War 2 is was associated with the Buddhism "Tendai" Sect but after the war, it became independent.  It is Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 645, and one of the most significant Buddhist Temple's in Japan. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated Sensoji as the "Tutelary Temple" of the Tokugawa Clan. The current temple is a reconstruction as the original was destroyed during World War 2. The reconstructed temple was rebuilt as a "Symbol of Rebirth and Peace" to the Japanese people.

The temple is reached usually by the first entry gate Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Then there is a long shopping street that sells Japanese souvenirs called "Naka Mise", a 2nd gate called Hozomon and then the temple.

Sensoji Temple holds the Sanja Festival in May, a Samba Carnival in Augest and the Hagoita Market.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Asakusa

2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa
Taitou-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 Japan

Tel: 03-3842-0181

10 min. walk from the Asakusa Station

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.

Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Sensoji Temple Homepage