The retrospective streets relate to the time when Tokyo was once called Edo.detail
Asakusa
Time has stopped here since the Edo era, which is reflected by the numerous stores in Asakusa. Take a walk and you can step back in time.
Sensoji Temple
Kaminarimon Gate with a large lantern
Nakamise Shopping Street
Both sides of the 250m street from the Kaminarimon Gate to the Hozomon Gate are lined with about 90 stores dating from the Edo era.
Sensoji Temple
The oldest temple in Tokyo is said to have been built in 628. The Grand Kaminarimon Gate with a large lantern is a land mark
Sensoji Temple Detail
| Hours | 6:00-17:00 (from Octorber to March 6:30-) |
|---|---|
| Close | Open 365 days a year |
| Admission | free |
| Access | 5 min walk from Asakusa Sta. on Tobu Isesaki Line North exit 8 min walk from Asakusa Subway Sta.(G19) on Ginza Line Exit 1 10 min walk from Asakusa Subway Sta.(A18) on Asakusa Line Exit4/5. |
| Tel | (03)3842-018 |
| Official Web | http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html |