Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple with the Thunder Gate and Nakamise (shopping street) is popular amongst tourists from home and abroad. The origin of the temple is told that Bosatsu (Bodhisattva, a saint) caught in a fishing net in nearby Sumida-gawa River was enshrined here. The temple especially prospered during the Tokugawa Period (17th to 19th century). Buildings except the Nitenmon Gate were burnt down by air raids during World War II, and were rebuilt after the war.This area is recommended for tourists on wheelchairs too, as there are only a few slopes in this neighborhood.
Address
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Summary
| Entrance | Few steps, make a detour |
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| Inside | Elevator available at main building |
| Parking | No parking, use nearby parking facility |
| Access | Almost flat |
| Accessiblity |
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| Although there are a few steps near "Kaminari Mon"(Thunder Gate), but narrow streets on both sides are flat. The main hall has an elevator so that wheelchair users can visit. Restrooms with wheelchair access are located near the gate close to the five-story pagoda. |
| Available language |
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| Brochure available:English,Chinese,Korean |
| Inspection date |
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| November, 2015 |
| Nearest station | Asakusa:Tokyo Metro(Ginza Line) Asakusa:Toei(Asakusa Line) Asakusa:Tobu |
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| Elevator between platform and ticket gate | Asakusa(Ginza Line): No.2 platform has elevator to ground level Asakusa(Asakusa Line): Elevator available Asakusa(Tobu): Elevator available |
| Elevator between ticket gate and outside | Asakusa(Ginza Line): No.2 platform has elevator to ground level Asakusa(Asakusa Line): Elevator available Asakusa(Tobu): Elevator available |
| Recommended route |
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| From Asakusa(Toei Asakusa Line): Use Exit A2b, only No.2 platform of Ginza Line has elevator to ground level |
