The Senso-ji Temple is easily accessed via the Asakusa station. Although the temple grounds remain open 24/7, the main hall welcomes visitors daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Asakusa Shrine is located to the right of the main hall of Sensoji Temple. It was integrated with Sensoji Temple until the Edo period, but when the Gods and Buddha separation ordinance was ...

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Asakusa is the oldest area in Tokyo, and here you'll find a real-life location for Demon Slayer, which is set in the Taishō era (i.e., 1912–1926).

This bridge is named after Komagata-do Hall of Senso-ji Temple. The bridge was built in 1927 to connect Komagata in western Taito with Higashi-komagata, Sumida following the Great Kanto Earthquake.

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People visit a shopping street in Asakusa district near Sensoji Temple, a popular tourist location in Tokyo, during the last day of “Golden Week” holiday on May 6. Photo: AFP ...

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#2 Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628.