Where is the Senso Ji located?

Asakusa
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and popular temples.

How much does it cost to go to the Sensoji temple?

Sensoji (浅草寺) is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Tokyo. The Kaminari-mon (lightning gate), long promenade (Nakamise Dori) and the temple itself are some of the biggest tourist attractions in the city. There is no admission fee, but you can make a donation if you wish at the temple.

How old is Sensō ji?

1,377c. 645 AD
Sensō-ji/Age

Why is Sensoji temple famous?

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is the oldest and most famous temple in Tokyo with a history going back 1,400 years. This temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and it is incredibly popular with millions of people visiting every year. The temple is the true heart of the town.

Who Built senso ji?

Kinmasa Taira
This is the large main gate of Senso−ji Temple located near Kannon−do Hall past Nakamise−dori. It was built by Kinmasa Taira, while he was serving as governor of Abo district, in 942AD as a sign of gratitude after being granted his wish to become the governor of Musashi district.

What is inside Sensoji temple?

Inside Sensoji Temple Inside the temple, the first thing you’ll notice is the enormous golden statue, lights and flowers behind a massive glass wall. During the Edo period, as legend tells, two brothers were fishing in a river and caught a golden statue of the Buddhist deity Kannon in their nets.

Who built the Sensoji temple?

How many people visit Sensoji each year?

30 million
The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Sensoji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and dates all the way back to year 628.

Who built Sensoji?

What is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple?

Sensō-ji
Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺, Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant.

When was Sensoji made?

645 AD
Sensō-ji/Opened

Where can I sleep in Tokyo?

Where To Stay In Tokyo

• Tokyo is huge, so it’s important to stay somewhere convenient.
• The best places to stay are Shinjuku, the Tokyo Station Area, Ginza/Hibiya, Shibuya or Roppongi.
• Other decent places to stay include Nihombashi, Shinagawa, Hamamatsucho and Shiodome.