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Sensō-ji
Sight4.5 · 92 0164.4 · 9 785≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry
Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, founded in 628 in the Asakusa district and dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. Visitors enter through the Kaminarimon gate with its iconic giant red paper lantern, then stroll along the Nakamise shopping street lined with traditional snacks and crafts. A five-story pagoda graces the courtyard, and admission to the grounds is free.
Highlights
- Kaminarimon gate with its giant red paper lantern
- Nakamise-dori shopping lane with heritage treats
- Five-story pagoda and sacred main hall
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