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Senso-ji Temple

Senso-ji Temple

Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, founded in 628 CE in the historic Asakusa district. The temple complex is approached through the iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its massive red lantern, leading down the bustling Nakamise-dori shopping street lined with traditional crafts and snacks. The five-story pagoda and the main hall enshrining the golden image of Kannon, goddess of mercy, make this Tokyo's most visited religious and cultural site, drawing over 30 million visitors annually.

  • Categoryattraction
  • Opening Hours24/7