# Sensoji Temple

Tradition dates Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple, to 645.

## About Sensoji Temple

Visitors approach through the giant lantern at Kaminarimon and the Nakamise shopping street; the grounds are busy from early morning.

## Nearest station to Sensoji Temple

The nearest station to Sensoji Temple is Asakusa, about 6 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Tawaramachi (10 minutes on foot) and Honjo-azumabashi (12 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- [Asakusa](/stations/asakusa.md) — 6 min walk
- [Tawaramachi](/stations/tawaramachi.md) — 10 min walk
- [Honjo-azumabashi](/stations/honjo-azumabashi.md) — 12 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Related landmarks

- [Tokyo Skytree](/landmarks/tokyo-skytree.md)

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Tsukuba Express Line](/lines/tsukuba-express.md)
- [Asakusa Line](/lines/asakusa.md)
- [Ginza Line](/lines/ginza.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Temple
- **Also known as:** 浅草寺, Senso-ji, Asakusa Kannon
- **Coordinates:** 35.7148, 139.7967
- **Official website:** https://www.senso-ji.jp/english/

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)