Temple · Tokyo, Japan
Sensō-ji Temple
Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Built 645.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | 645 |
| Coordinates | 35.7147° N, 139.7968° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sensō-ji Temple is known for
Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
About Sensō-ji Temple
Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest established temple and one of its most significant. It is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion.
History
The origins of Sensō-ji are uncertain. According to legends found in sources such as the "Sensō Engi", the temple began in the Asuka period when the brothers Hinokuma Hamanari and Takenari discovered a statue of Kannon while fishing in the Sumida River in 628. The headman of their village, Haji no Nakatomo became a monk and converted his home into a temple.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Sensō-ji Temple website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tokyo International Airport (HND) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 11.4 miles away
- Narita International Airport (NRT) · Narita, Japan · 33.4 miles away
- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) · Omitama, Japan · 47.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sensō-ji Temple?
Sensō-ji, is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
Where is Sensō-ji Temple located?
Sensō-ji Temple is in Tokyo, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.7147° N, 139.7968° E.
How do I get to Sensō-ji Temple?
The nearest town is Tokyo, and the nearest airport is Tokyo International Airport (HND), about 11.5 miles away (straight line).
When was Sensō-ji Temple built?
Sensō-ji Temple was built 645.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensō-ji — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q615183 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.senso-ji.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.