Asakusa Shrine
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This famous Japanese shrine boasts of an intriguing legend: A thousand years ago, the Hirokuma brothers fished out a statue of Kannon—the Bodhisattva of Mercy—from the sea. The village chief, who agreed to have the statue enshrined, later became consecrated as one of the gods of the shrine, along with the Hirokuma brothers. Definitely one of the most famous shrines in Tokyo, the Asakusa Shrine also hosts the Sanja Festival in May.
How to get thereBy subway: Asakusa
Opening daysOpen daily
Hotels in Tokyo
Chisun Inn Asakusa
Just 500 metres from Kaminarimon Thunder Gate and Nakamise Shopping Street, Chisun Inn Asakusa offer...
Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu
Featuring a restaurant and public bath, Shigetsu Ryokan is next to Nakamise Street and a 3-minute wa...
Richmond Hotel Asakusa
Opened in March 2012, Richmond Hotel Asakusa is a 3-minute walk to Sensoji Temple and boasts free Wi...
Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa
Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa is a 2-minute walk from Kaminarimon and Sensoji Temple. Asakusa Subway Stati...
Agora Place Asakusa
Just 10 minutes? walk from the Senso-ji Temple, Agora Place Asakusa offers modern air-conditioned ro...
Feel the beauty and tranquility of Japan on this popular tour to two of Japan's most famous gardens, Happo-en and Chinzanso. Watch a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, delight your eyes and taste buds with Chinzanso's delicious Japanese barbecue-style lunch.
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Duration: 8 hours
Departs from: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Day Tours in Tokyo
Available: daily at 09:00
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck of Tokyo Tower then stroll around the Imperial Palace Plaza. In Asakusa, you can browse the many colorful stores lining the Nakamise walkway leading up to Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.
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Duration: 4 hours
Departs from: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Day Tours in Tokyo
Available: daily at 09:00
Have the morning to yourself and visit Tokyo's famous sightseeing spots in the afternoon with this tour.
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Duration: 4 hours
Departs from: Tokyo, Japan
Type: Day Tours in Tokyo
Available: daily at 13:40
