The Asakusa Shrine, built in the year 1649 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, stands immediately adjacent to the temple's main building. Various events are held throughout the year in the Sensoji Temple …

Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple …

The Sanja Festival (三社祭, Sanja Matsuri) is an annual festival in the Asakusa district that usually takes place over the third full weekend in May. It is held in celebration of the three founders of …

The following is a suggested half day itinerary for medium paced travelers of Tokyo's touristy, yet historic Asakusa District, home of Sensoji Temple. This itinerary can be extended with a few …

Asakusa is a couple of subway stops from Tokyo’s Ueno station and close to the popular Senso-ji temple. It is an area of old streets near the Sumida river and convenient for access to some of …

Visitor guide for Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Sensoji Temple is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples as well as one of the city's oldest. Walk around the grounds and explore the temple buildings which include a main hall …

Situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and 7.5 km from the centre, cyashitsu ryokan asakusa features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an …

Zojoji Temple (増上寺, Zōjōji) is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region. Standing next to Tokyo Tower, the temple grounds consist of some impressive …

Ueno Toshogu Shrine was built in 1616 and is one of numerous shrines across the country that are dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate. The shrine used to be …