The temple in asakusa is a nice quick afternoon stop. The temple is beautiful and the large oversized paper lantern is a great photo op. Small shops line the path to the temple and there are sometimes street food vendors. I like a nice grilled mochi skewer.

We were in the area on a Friday and a Saturday and I have to say, avoid this temple and the street that leads to it on Saturday. Maybe because we came around 9:30 am on Friday, but it was nice and quiet. We could get our fortunes, and buy good luck charms with hardly anyone around. On Saturday morning, it was packed with people and we didn't even try to get close to the temple. As far as I know, there was no special occasion.

November 2022. Arrived there at 05:45 am, thanks to a terrible jet-lag. Completly alone, saw the sunrise behind skytree illuminate the pagoda, and shimmer through all the red and gold of the temples and shrines. Truly a remarkable religious experience. I advise arriving before the 06:00 am service at Senso-ji, and enjoy the silence before the explosion of chants and drums of the morning prayers... Also not to be missed the 06:00 am bell, once heard also by the poet Basho in old Edo times.

Exceptional site of extraordinary beauty. The temple is easily accessible by walking from the bus station. The walkway to get there is magnificent and dotted with interesting shops and restaurants. The typically Japanese architecture of the buildings near the temple is splendid. Upon entering the temple grounds one immediately feels a state of relaxation and weightlessness. A must-see during your visit to Nagano

Very Beautiful. This is worth seeing and is a travellers must . Lovely quaint gift shops before the temple, cafes and restaurants. I personally don’t buy into the giving money for fortune papers this a way of making £. It’s very , very busy. People advise you go early but I think whatever time of day you go it’s always going to be busy unless it’s late evening.

Senso-ji temple is one of the larger and most revered temples in Tokyo. It is huge and sprawling and allows visitors to sense its importance in Japanese traditions. We admired its architecture, did a prayers at the smoking urn, and took a gamble on the wish shaker near the temple. Unfortunatel, i had a bad fortune and left it on the temple spot for poor fortunes. Grounds allow for plenty of walking and leading up to the temple was many commercial stalls selling wares and food.

I’ve been to my fair-share of Buddhist temples, and this place is certainly beautiful architecturally so it makes for some great pictures. However, the market street leading up to it and the temple itself is far too busy with tourists that it really takes away from the religious significance. I’m glad I visited to see it, but would not sure I would recommend it for everyone.

April 7, 2024 While admiring the cherry blossoms in the temple grounds, I noticed that the Buddha's Life-Ceremony Flower Festival was being held on April 8th, so I returned. There were three flower shrines here: on the approach to the temple (between the Hozomon Gate and the main hall), in front of the five-story pagoda, and inside the main hall. There was also a Buddha riding a white elephant on the approach to the temple (see attached photo), as it is said that Buddha's mother, Lady Maya, had a dream in which a white elephant entered her body and became pregnant with Buddha. On April 8th, the Buddha's Life-Ceremony Flower Festival is held all over the country, but this was the first time I saw a Buddha riding a white elephant.

We visited on a Sunday mid morning - clearly a popular place to be - never seen so many people in one place!!!! It is the oldest Buddhist Temple in Tokyo so worth a visit. Next to the Temple there is a Shinto shrine which was a little quieter and definitely worth visiting. The surrounding area is a mass of stalls selling trinkets and street food. If you can tolerate the crowds it’s an interesting place to spend an hour or two.

Sensō-ji, this bustling temple is surrounded by an array of charming restaurants and bars, making it a picturesque yet lively destination. The place is always brimming with people, adding to its lively atmosphere. Adjacent to the temple is a bustling market, renowned for offering a wide variety of souvenirs at great prices. It’s a perfect spot for those looking to experience the local culture, enjoy delicious food, and shop for unique gifts, all in one lively and beautiful setting.