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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Asakusa works well as a base: right by Sensō-ji.
Asakusa is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 62,092, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Asakusa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Asakusa to your route.
Asakusa (浅草; Japanese: [asakɯ̥sa] ) is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known for Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as Sanja Matsuri.
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Asakusa is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7169 latitude, 139.7957 longitude.
Asakusa has a population of approximately 62,092 people, making it a town in Japan.
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0 km · about 5 min drive
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