- Asakusa Shrine is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in experiencing Tokyo's rich cultural heritage and traditional charm.
- Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, is one of the most famous temples in Japan, but have you heard of Asakusa Shrine?
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- Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu commissioned this famous Asakusa shrine in 1647, enshrining the three men responsible for the ... 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku. Tokyo.
- Establishment Year Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo was established in the year 1649 and during the Japan’s Edi Period.
- The shrine is free to enter and always open. It is an 8 minute walk from the Tobu, Toei and Tokyo Metro Asakusa stations, and an 8 minute walk from TX Asakusa...
- One of the few buildings in Asakusa to survive wartime bombing, today this 17th-century shrine is the site of one of Tokyo’s most important festivals.
- One of the best things to see in Asakusa is the stunning Sensoji Temple. You can also discover a more traditional side of Tokyo.
- Also referred to as Asakusa Kannon, you can find the shrine within an astounding temple complex in Asakusa – a prime region of Downtown Tokyo.