The Tokyo's oldest temple and a symbolic place of shitamachi in Tokyo. It was founded in 628. In the Edo-era (1603 - 1867), the shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu designated the temple as facility for government. It has valuable items such as painting on the ceiling or five-story tower.
Access Map
From Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station Exit 1: 5 mins on foot
Spot Details
| Category | Temple/Shrine |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Admission | Free of charge |
| Open | 6.30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (April - September: from 6:00 a.m.) |
| Closed | Open 365 days a year |
