Senso-ji

Temple Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan

What to expect

Senso-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, and is one of the city's most significant and popular temples. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, and is known for its colorful and vibrant atmosphere. The temple was founded in 645 AD and has a long history, with many notable figures visiting and worshiping there over the years. The temple complex includes a main hall, a five-story pagoda, and large gates, including the famous Kaminarimon or 'Thunder Gate'. Visitors can explore the temple grounds, which are always open, and browse the many shops and stalls selling traditional goods along Nakamise-dori street. The temple is also famous for its Sanja Matsuri festival, which takes place over three to four days in late spring and attracts millions of visitors. With its rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and many attractions, Senso-ji is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Tokyo

Plan your family visit to the Senso-ji with these blog insights 👇

TOKYO with family, Tokyo with children and teenagers

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Senso-Ji Temple. We saw a beautiful pagoda, a huge lantern and a crowd of worshippers

Highlights: We loved visiting the Senso-Ji Temple, "perhaps the most popular and most visited in Tokyo!" ✨

Senso-ji : Visiting Tokyo's Oldest Buddhist Temple

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple grounds and explored the site

Highlights: We found the temple very easy to get to by train and enjoyed walking through the amazing Nakamise-d?ri ✨

Tokyo – March 23 and 24, 2023

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Senso-ji, the most famous temple in Tokyo. The buildings were reconstructed after World War II, and the red color of the buildings makes everything splendid. We drew our last horoscope before leaving Japan

Highlights: The temple is famous and always crowded, but the season of cherry blossoms and the red of the buildings make the visit worthwhile. Nolan had bad omens in his horoscope, but he quickly forgot them! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Senso Ji Temple, the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo. The entire temple complex is free to visit and is quite crowded with tourists. We visited on the weekend and it was very crowded

Highlights: It was amazing to see the oldest temple in Tokyo, and it was a good place to walk through the historic Asakusa district ✨

Tokyo, Japan

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Senso-ji, a Buddhist temple and the oldest in Tokyo, dating from 645AD

Highlights: We saw a temple garden with koi carp, statues and some cherry blossom trees ✨