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Senso-ji 浅草寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Senso-ji today

  • What it is: Tokyo's oldest and best-known Buddhist temple, approached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise-dori shopping street of about 90 stalls.
  • Getting there: About 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Line, Tsukuba Express).
  • Hours: Main hall 6:00–17:00 (from 6:30, October–March). The grounds stay open, and the buildings are lit up nightly from sunset until about 23:00.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: Come early in the morning or after dark, when Nakamise is quiet and the lit-up pagoda and gates are at their best.
Best timeGood any time of yearHozuki market in July, hagoita market in December

Checked against: Senso-ji – Visiting (official) · Senso-ji – Light-up notice (official) · GO TOKYO – Sensoji Temple. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Senso-ji on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.