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#tokyospots 🛕 Sensō-ji Temple – Tokyo’s Spiritual & Cultural Treasure 🇯🇵✨ 📍 Location: Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan 💶 Entry Fee: Free 🎟️ 🕰️ Opening Hours: 6 AM – 5 PM (Temple Grounds open 24 hrs) 🌟 Highlights: Sensō-ji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, dating back to the 7th century 🏯. The grand Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its giant red lantern welcomes millions of visitors every year 🎐. Walk along Nakamise Street, a lively shopping lane filled with traditional snacks, souvenirs, and yukata stalls 🍡🎎. The temple’s vibrant red architecture, incense smoke, and peaceful aura create a perfect blend of culture, faith, and history 🌸. Visit during evening hours to see the temple beautifully illuminated under the Tokyo night sky 🌙✨. 🚆 How to Reach: Take the Ginza Line or Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station, just a short walk away 🚇. 💖 A trip to Tokyo isn’t complete without feeling the serene energy of Sensō-ji Temple — where ancient Japan meets modern charm 🌸🛕 #sensojitemple #asakusa #tokyoculture #japanheritage #tokyotravel #buddhisttemple #nakamisestreet #explorejapan #travelwithzara #tokyotradition
Posted: Oct 10, 2025
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