Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest temple, dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, in the old quarter of Asakusa. Visitors pass under great gates and beside a five-storey pagoda to reach the main hall, and it draws more people than any other religious site in the world.
- Where
- Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 35.7146, 139.7966
Get the Sensō-ji stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Sensō-ji. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Tokyo volume with your photos and a note.
Near Sensō-ji
Tokyo Skytree 1.4 km
A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida that reached its full height of 634 metres in 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world. Its decks look out over the whole sprawl of Tokyo, and on clear days as far as Mount Fuji.
National Museum of Nature and Science 1.8 km
Japan's national science museum, in the north-east corner of Ueno Park. It keeps the preserved body of Hachikō, the famously loyal dog, and a life-size blue whale model and a steam locomotive stand outside.
Tokyo National Museum 1.9 km
Japan's oldest national museum and its largest art museum, set in Ueno Park. It holds around 120,000 objects, among them dozens of National Treasures, with a focus on Japanese art and the art of Asia along the Silk Road.
Ryōgoku Kokugikan 2.0 km
The national sumo hall in Ryōgoku, opened in 1985 and home to three of the year's six grand tournaments. Between tournaments the neighbourhood still lives around sumo, with training stables and chanko restaurants nearby.
Edo-Tokyo Museum 2.0 km
A museum of the city's history in Ryōgoku, opened in 1993 to tell the story of Edo and Tokyo from 1590 to 1964. Inside are a full-scale replica of the Nihonbashi bridge, scale models of the old city and a reconstruction of the Nakamura-za theatre.
Ameyoko 2.1 km
An open-air market street running beside the railway tracks south from Ueno Station. Its crowded stalls sell dried fish, sweets, spices, clothes and street snacks, and it keeps the bustle of an old downtown bazaar.
Ueno Park 2.3 km
Laid out in 1873 on land once held by the temple of Kan'ei-ji, it was one of Japan's first public parks on the Western model. It holds several major museums and a zoo, and in spring its cherry trees draw huge crowds for hanami.
Akihabara 2.8 km
The neighbourhood around its busy station in Chiyoda, known as Electric Town for its shops of electronics, games and anime goods. It is the centre of Tokyo's otaku culture, with multi-storey arcades, maid cafés and stores full of figures and manga.
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Questions
Where is Sensō-ji?
Sensō-ji is in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Tokyo Skytree (1.4 km), National Museum of Nature and Science (1.8 km), Tokyo National Museum (1.9 km).
How do I get the Sensō-ji stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Sensō-ji and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Tokyo volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Sensō-ji before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Tokyo volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
LOQAH is free on iPhone and Android, in India and 20 more countries, with more countries on the way. Stand at a place, collect its stamp, and keep every trip in a passport that grows.