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Senso-ji

Well known

Tokyo's best-known temple, with Nakamise market leading to the main hall in Asakusa.

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Best time
Morning, year-round
How long
1 hour, more if you wander the side streets
Rough cost
Free. Street snacks are a few hundred yen.

Costs reviewed 2026-08-30. Fares and hotel prices are approximate. Check them before you go.

How to get there

Ginza or Asakusa subway lines to Asakusa station.

Where to stay

Asakusa is a good base if you want to walk here at night. The rest of central Tokyo works too.

What to eat

Melon pan, ningyo-yaki, and tempura restaurants just off the market street.

Before you go

  • The hall is a working temple. Step aside for people who are praying.

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