What to See in Asakusa
- A
Senso-ji
Historic Buddhist temple featuring traditional Japanese architecture and the iconic Kaminarimon gate. It serves as a major cultural and spiritual site with an adjacent vibrant shopping street.
- B
Nakamise Shopping Street
Historic shopping arcade dating back to the 17th century, lined with traditional shops offering snacks, sweets, crafts, and souvenirs.
- C
Kaminarimon
This unmistakeably bright, large red gate is the first thing most tourists see when they enter the Senso-ji Temple.
- D
Asakusa Shrine
Also called Sanja-sama, after the three fishermen it is dedicated to, this shrine enjoys lasting popularity among the tourists and locals…
- E
Hozomon Gate
The Hōzōmon is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo.
- F
Asakusa Hanayashiki
Hanayashiki is an amusement park in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo that has operated since 1853.
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Tours & Activities
4.8 (1.8k) Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit
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