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Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo

4.3
#6 of 2,026 in Historic Sites in Tokyo
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Unlike most buildings in the area, Asakusa Shrine survived the Tokyo air raids in 1945 and remained one of the most popular Shinto shrines in the city. Built in 1649, the temple features the gongen-zukuri architectural style, in which the worship hall and the main sanctuary form a shape resembling the letter H. The temple, also called the "Shrine of the Three Gods," was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1951 due to its historic and cultural importance. To visit Asakusa Shrine and get the most from your holiday in Tokyo, create itinerary details personal to you using our Tokyo day trip planning website.
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Tours to Asakusa Shrine

FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour
4.9
Duration: 30 to 180 minutes
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FROM $152 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tsukiji and Asakusa Food and Drink Cultural Walking Tour (Half day)
4.8
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Asakusa Local Food and Drink bar hopping Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR One Day Highlights Tour of Tokyo including Shibuya Sky Tickets
4.8
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $283 BOOK WITH VIATOR Authentic Geisha Performance and Entertainment including a Kaiseki Course Dinner
4.9
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventurous Japanese Food Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration
5.0
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $178 BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventurous Private Japanese Food Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Asakusa Highlights Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $397 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Walking Tour with professional guide
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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FROM $168 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Tokyo Half Day Tour
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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FROM $1,634 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tokyo Custom Full-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle
Duration: 8 hours
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  • By Jajourney06
    Not sure how true if you happened in Tokyo , do give a visit to this gate. our local friend said over pass this gate will give good luck :)  more »
  • By Della G
    This is a very impressive shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Toyko. It is a very colorful and historical shrine in Asakusa. The shrine itself is located within a complex of other...  more »
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  • By Duncan Alfreds
    It can get busy but it's a very relaxing place where you conduct yourself with dignity. Tourists and locals frequent the shrine and all are welcome. The market close by accepts card payments and no one tries to rob you or overcharge you because you might be a tourist. Public transport is close by, affordable and safe
  • By Hanizah Latif
    One of tourist attraction in Japan. Must come and experience the culture, the architecture and the people. Beautiful landscapes around too.
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