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Sensoji · Kaminarimon approach

Walk from Kaminarimon along the approach, visit the main hall, then leave the busiest route for a side-street break. Treat Sensoji as an active temple, with sightseeing fitting around worship.

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Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Photo creditAkonnchiroll · Wikimedia Commons · CC0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.
Address
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City
Access
Asakusa stations are served by several operators; the Tsukuba Express station is separate from the riverside stations.
Time to allow
60–90 minutes, plus lunch or shopping
Hours
Main hall 06:00–17:00; from October to March it opens at 06:30. Shop hours differ.
Cost
General temple visit free; offerings, amulets and other purchases are separate.

A simple way to visit

  1. Start at Kaminarimon without blocking the entrance.
  2. Follow the approach and visit the main hall.
  3. Take a side street toward lunch or the Sumida riverside.

Make the most of your visit

Photograph without obstructing the gate or worshippers. Check local photography notices and keep food stops separate from worship areas.

Rainy-day planning

Shorten the uncovered approach and allow an indoor lunch break. Rain does not make the full temple route indoors.

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Reviewed 21 October 2026. Time allowances are editorial suggestions. Check current opening conditions before visiting.

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