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Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa)
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays, around 7-8 AM, gives the quietest experience and empty Nakamise for photos; evenings during festival illuminations are atmospheric but much more crowded.
Budget tips
Temple grounds are free to enter; expect to pay about 100-300 JPY for omikuji or incense and 200-800 JPY for street snacks. Use a Tokyo Metro 24-hour pass for cheaper transit and compare prices along Nakamise before buying souvenirs.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Food lovers, Families
Plan your visit
45-90 min
About
Datos rápidos: Al pasar bajo la enorme linterna roja, el humo del incienso y el murmullo de plegarias envuelven a quienes recorren la avenida repleta de puestos de dulces y amuletos. Más de 30 millones de personas la visitan cada año durante eventos y festividades, y muchos realizan el sencillo ritual de agitar el incensario para atraer buena fortuna.
Destacados: ¿Sabías que la enorme linterna roja de la puerta principal mide 3,9 metros de alto y pesa alrededor de 700 kilos, y que bajo ella la gente se ajunta para hacerse fotos mientras el humo del gran incensario les cubre la cara y el cabello? La leyenda cuenta que en el año 628 unos pescadores encontraron una pequeña estatua de Kannon, y desde entonces miles de visitantes frotan el humo aromático de sándalo hacia su cabeza para pedir salud, el olor espeso te golpea la nariz y deja un polvo fino en la piel.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, narrow crowded streets and some uneven paving make strolling slower than you expect.
- Stand on the central line of Nakamise facing the main hall for the classic photo with the pagoda framed behind the stalls.
- Arrive at 7-8 AM to see the gate and main hall with far fewer people and to watch morning rituals.
- Skip the first row of souvenir stalls if you want better prices and more authentic food stalls deeper in the side streets.
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Reviews
Reviews (3)
4.0Came at noon and it was packed, long lines to the main hall. I skipped the longer rituals and bought small souvenirs in Nakamise; food stalls are worth the wait.
Visited around 5pm, crowds had eased but incense area still busy. Paid 100 yen for omikuji which was fun, but souvenir prices felt overpriced so I only tried the snacks.
Arrived at 7:30am and had almost no line, perfect for photos. The temple grounds are free, omikuji was a fun 100 yen extra and the street snacks were worth it.
