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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
快速信息: 巨大的红灯笼在夜色中格外醒目，通往正殿的商铺街上传统小吃和手工艺品总能立刻抓住你的注意力。香火缭绕与鼓乐节奏交织，节庆时人潮有时能涌入数十万，古老的祭祀气氛和街头小吃的香味会让你记住每一个细节。
亮点: 走近入口時，你會被掛著的巨型紅燈籠震撼，燈籠高約3.9公尺、重近700公斤，夜裡紅光映在木框和黑色大字上像在低聲講古。香爐裡翻騰的濃煙常被人用扇子撥向臉頰，相信把煙熏到頭和胸能帶來健康，門前大約90間小店常飄出甜醬和炸物的香味，讓人邊聞邊想買一口。
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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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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.
