Kaminarimon Gate

Japan's oldest temple, located in Taito, Tokyo, founded in 645. Dedicated to Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), it has attracted pilgrims continuously since the Edo period and is the origin of the Asakusa name. The surrounding area, including the Nakamise shopping street, is a unique cultural space blending Edo charm with modernity. About 30 million pilgrims visit annually.

A temple in Taito, Tokyo, founded in the 7th century. Famous for the Nakamise shopping street with iconic red lanterns. Approximately 3 million worshippers annually. A leading Tokyo tourist destination popular with international visitors. Asakusa retains Edo atmosphere. Important hub of Japan's folk belief traditions.

Japan's oldest temple, located in Taito, Tokyo, founded in 645. Dedicated to Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), it has attracted pilgrims continuously since the Edo period and is the origin of the Asakusa name. The surrounding area, including the Nakamise shopping street, is a unique cultural space blending Edo charm with modernity. About 30 million pilgrims visit annually.

Symbolizing Asakusa, Senso-ji is said to have been founded in 628 CE as Tokyo's oldest temple. The giant lantern at Kaminarimon Gate and the Nakamise shopping street are among Tokyo's most iconic sights, drawing roughly 30 million visitors annually. The area uniquely blends old-town charm with modern energy.

Japan's oldest and largest museum, founded in 1872. Housing approximately 120,000 items including 89 National Treasures and 648 Important Cultural Properties, it boasts one of the world's greatest collections of Japanese and Asian art.

Tokyo's oldest temple, located in Taito ward, founded in 645. A Pure Land Buddhist temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. The iconic Thunder Gate with its massive red lantern is one of Japan's most recognizable structures. Its adjacent shopping arcade preserves Edo-era atmosphere. Attracts over 30 million visitors annually, making it one of the world's most-visited temples.

Tokyo's oldest temple, located in Taito Ward, founded in 645. Dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, it is the center of Asakusa Senso-ji faith. Its iconic vermillion Thunder Gate and the bustling Nakamise shopping street epitomize Edo charm. Attracting approximately 30 million visitors annually, it is Tokyo's most representative tourist destination and enormously popular with international visitors.