Sensoji Temple: Free Entry & Visiting Tips
1 - 1.5 h
Buddhist Temple
Founded 645 AD; main hall rebuilt 1958 after wartime destruction
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
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Main hall: 6:00-17:00 (summer), 6:30-17:00 (winter). Grounds accessible longer hours.
None — open to the public; donations welcome but not required.
Tokyo's oldest and most-visited Buddhist temple, in Asakusa, fronted by the iconic Kaminarimon ('Thunder Gate') and Nakamise shopping street.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
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| General access | Free | None — open to all | |
| With Tokyo City Pass (bonus) | Incense experience included | Bundled bonus item, not required for entry |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Sensoji is Tokyo's oldest temple and one of its most-visited sites, fronted by the iconic Kaminarimon ("Thunder Gate") and the bustling Nakamise shopping street leading to the main hall. As an active place of worship with open public access, the temple grounds are free to enter for everyone.
What to See: Top Highlights
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)
The temple's massive red lantern gate, one of Tokyo's most photographed landmarks.
Nakamise Shopping Street
A traditional pedestrian street lined with souvenir and snack stalls leading to the main hall.
The Five-Story Pagoda
A reconstructed pagoda standing beside the main temple hall.
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Do You Need the Tokyo City Pass Here?
Compare Tokyo PassesNo — the temple itself is free to enter for everyone, with or without any pass. The Tokyo City Pass does bundle a small incense-burning experience here as one of its bonus extras.
No pass required for entry
Free, open access to the temple grounds at all times.
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