How to get to Senso-ji
The easiest way is the train. Four lines serve a station called Asakusa: the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line, the Tobu Skytree Line and, separately, the Tsukuba Express. The temple gives about 5 minutes on foot from the Asakusa stations. The shared name does not mean one shared station entrance, so check which exit you need.
From there the route is simple. You walk to the Kaminarimon, pass through Nakamise-dori and reach the main hall. The address is 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, if you want to put it into a map app.
The four lines and their exits
All four stop at Asakusa. The walking times to the information center opposite the Kaminarimon are a guide, not times to the main hall.
| Line | Exit to use | To the Kaminarimon area |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metro Ginza Line | Exit 1 for Senso-ji and the Kaminarimon; exit 2 for the information center | About 1 minute from exit 2 |
| Toei Asakusa Line | Exit A4 | About 2 minutes |
| Tsukuba Express | Exit A1 | About 10 minutes |
| Tobu Skytree Line | Asakusa station | – |
The Tsukuba Express station is the farthest of the four. The Ginza and Toei exits are the closest to the gate. Some escalators on the Ginza Line lead to exits 1, 2 and 3. If you need a step-free route, plan it before you travel. A street elevator alone does not mean the whole way from the platform is step-free.
From Tokyo Station, Shinjuku and the airports
Typical journeys, with the walk to the temple added.
From Tokyo Station
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza Line and ride to Asakusa. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
From Shinjuku
Take the JR Chuo Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza Line and ride to Asakusa. Allow about 35 minutes.
From Haneda and Narita
The train takes about 50 minutes from Haneda and about 1 hour 25 minutes from Narita. These are rough guides, not timetables. Check the current schedule and fare for your own train before you go.
From Ueno
The Ginza Line takes about 5 minutes. An adult pays JPY 178 with an IC card, or JPY 180 with a paper ticket or a credit card tap. On the Metro, a child's fare for a ride of 1 to 6 km is JPY 90 by ticket, or JPY 89 with an IC card.
Asakusa tours and experiences
Walking tours, rickshaw rides and more around Senso-ji and the Sumida, with live prices and availability.
The Sumida water bus
Boats also run from Asakusa. TOKYO CRUISE sails from Asakusa on the Sumida River. Fares below are one way from Asakusa, for 2026. Adults are 12 and older, and children are 6 to 11. Per adult, one child aged 1 to 5 travels free, and further small children pay the child fare.
| Destination | Adult | Child | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinode, regular boat | JPY 1,000 | JPY 500 | 40 minutes |
| Hama-rikyu, garden entry included | JPY 1,180 | JPY 470 | 35 minutes |
| Odaiba, HIMIKO | JPY 2,000 | JPY 1,000 | 50 minutes |
| Odaiba, HOTALUNA | JPY 2,000 | JPY 1,000 | 65 minutes |
| Odaiba, EMERALDAS | JPY 2,000 | JPY 1,000 | 55 minutes |
The Odaiba routes are best reserved. For Hama-rikyu there is no advance booking, and tickets are sold on site only. Boats can change or stop in bad weather or high water, and each ship runs on its own timetable, so check the day's status. The HOTALUNA has a monthly maintenance day, listed as the third Tuesday and the day after, or as the third Wednesday and Thursday, except in August. A one-way fare is not a round trip.
Driving and parking
Senso-ji has no car park of its own.
Kaminarimon garage
The public underground garage reopened on 16 September 2026 after a closure. It is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00. The entrance is from Namiki-dori. It is often full on weekends and holidays between 11:00 and 14:00.
Fees in 2026
The first 30 minutes cost JPY 400, then JPY 200 per 15 minutes. On weekdays a cap of JPY 2,400 applies for 3 to 12 hours. It does not apply on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Between 23:00 and 07:00 a flat JPY 800 applies, and you cannot enter or leave the garage then.
Festival days
For the Sanja Matsuri on 16 May 2027, traffic is restricted on Kaminarimon-dori from 10:00 to 19:00 and on Umamichi-dori from 10:00 to 17:00. Do not count on driving to the gate on a festival Sunday. The first days of January bring large crowds and guided routes too. See the Sanja Matsuri guide for the dates.
Plan the rest of your visit
What to read after the route.
Senso-ji opening hours
The grounds are open all day, the main hall has set hours.
Tokyo Skytree tickets
Day-based prices in 2026 and the walk from the temple.
Where to stay in Asakusa
Asakusa or Ueno, and what decides the choice.
Moving on to another part of Tokyo? Shibuya Crossing has its own guide to the district and the station.
Getting to Senso-ji: frequently asked questions
Which station is closest to Senso-ji?
All Asakusa stations are about 5 minutes on foot from the temple. On the Ginza Line, use exit 1. On the Toei Asakusa Line, use exit A4. The Tsukuba Express station is farther away.
Is there one Asakusa station?
No. Four lines each have a station called Asakusa, and they do not share a single entrance. The exit you use decides the walk, so check the signs.
How long does it take from Tokyo Station?
About 20 minutes by train: JR Yamanote to Kanda, then the Ginza Line to Asakusa. The walk to the temple comes on top.
How do I get there from Narita or Haneda?
By train, about 1 hour 25 minutes from Narita and about 50 minutes from Haneda. Check the current timetable and fare for your own route.
Can I park at Senso-ji?
The temple has no car park. The Kaminarimon garage nearby reopened on 16 September 2026. It is open 07:00 to 23:00 and fills up on weekends and holidays around midday.
Can I arrive by boat?
Yes, the Sumida water bus runs from Asakusa to Hinode, Hama-rikyu and Odaiba. Fares and the limits are in the section above. Check the day's service before you plan around it.