Day One Japan

Tokyo (東京都)

Enter Asakusa through its lantern gate, visit Sensoji and the adjoining shrine, then walk to the Sumida River for views toward Tokyo Skytree.

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The main hall of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensoji Temple · Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and framed for this page

Getting to Sensoji Temple

From Ueno Station (上野駅)

Take the orange Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (銀座線) from Ueno (G16) toward Asakusa (浅草駅, G19). Follow signs for Kaminarimon (雷門) and walk through Nakamise (仲見世) to Sensoji.

Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station, Exit 4 (浅草駅 4番出口)

Exit 4 of Tokyo Metro’s Asakusa Station with the orange G19 marker
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Public transport in Google Maps Tokyo Metro Ginza Line station guide

Three stops in order

  1. 1. Sensoji Temple (浅草寺)

    Start under the large lantern at Kaminarimon and follow the shopping lane to the main hall. Take an early walk for quieter grounds or come later for open stalls.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Sensoji’s official visitor guide

  2. 2. Asakusa Shrine (浅草神社)

    Walk to the Shinto shrine beside the Buddhist temple. The stone torii marks its approach.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Asakusa Shrine’s official guide

  3. 3. Sumida Park (隅田公園)

    Head east to the park on the Asakusa side of the Sumida River. Walk along the river toward Azumabashi (吾妻橋) for views of Tokyo Skytree across the water.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop GO TOKYO’s Taito-side park guide

This route uses the Ginza Line’s Asakusa Station near the river. Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station is farther west.

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