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Senso-ji Temple
Attractions·Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple with the iconic Thunder Gate, vibrant Nakamise shopping street, and 1,400 years of Buddhist history.

Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, founded in 645 AD. The iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its massive red lantern leads to Nakamise Street, lined with traditional shops selling souvenirs and street food.

The main hall houses a golden image of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Visitors can participate in traditional rituals: drawing fortune slips (omikuji), burning incense, and washing hands at the purification fountain.

How to experience this place

Visit at dawn for a peaceful experience without crowds

Try traditional snacks on Nakamise Street - melon pan and ningyo-yaki

The illuminated temple at night is spectacular

Practical notes
Opening Hours
Temple: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nakamise: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ticket Price
Free
Address
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
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