Basic Info.

Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is a famous sightseeing spot of Asakusa. It is said that basking in the smoke from the incense burner in front of the Main Hall (Kannondo Hall) will heal injuries and diseases. At the Nakamise Shopping Street leading to Senso-ji, you can buy many different kinds of souvenirs and snacks.

Spot Info.

・Name: Senso-ji Temple

・Travel time (approx.): 20min. from JR Tokyo Station, 30min. from JR Shinjuku Station

・Schedule: Osame no Kannon Goen-nichi (the last day of the year believed to bring greater fortune than regular days when visiting the temple) – Dec. 18^th, 2015; Hagoita Racquet Festival – Dec. 17^th – 19^th, 2015

・Related links:

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English: SENSO-JI

http://www.senso-ji.jp/about/index_e.html

Japanese: SENSO-JI

http://www.senso-ji.jp/

Area Info.

English & Japanese: Taito Ward Official Tourist Information　http://taitonavi.jp/

Photo Info.

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