Sensō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Tokyo Station)
Sensō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, about 5 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 浅草寺 |
| Location | Asakusa, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Asakusa Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Established | 645 |
| Interest among English readers | about 9,500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.71456, 139.79664 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.senso-ji.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Asakusa Station, about 0.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (浅草寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Asakusa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kume no Heinai-dō – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hanayashiki – Park, less than 1 km away
- Kuhon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jusen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.