Sensoji (a.k.a Asakusa Kannon Temple) 浅草寺 is a Buddhist temple located at Asakusa, Tokyo. It was completed in 645, making it the oldest temple in Tokyo.
It's just a few steps from Asakusa Station. Turn right, walk straight after you come out from the station, you can't miss it.
Note that you can reach there by Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways. If you have a JR pass, you may take JR line to Kanda Station, then transfer to Ginza Subway Line. It can be quite confusing when you reach Kanda Station, it's advisable to look for the information counter in the station before you start looking around. The fare for Ginza Subway to Asakusa cost JPY160 (the minimum fare).
We didn't plan to go there at night, by the time we reached Tokyo from Kyoto, and check-in to Sheraton Miyako, it was already 4pm. It took about 45 minutes from the hotel to Asakusa. When we arrived, it started to get dark and the main hall was already closed but the shopping street was still open. But to our surprise, the temple was very beautiful at night!
Hours (Main Hall): 6:00 to 17:00
Shops: close between 6-7pm
Closed Day: None
Admission fee: Free
Shopping street, some has more than 100 years history.
Prayers wishing for good luck.
This renown shop is more than 100 years old. Of course we have to try.
Red bean pastry, it wasn't very sweet so I was quite okay with it.
Japanese sweets?
We then proceed to Ginza from there.
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