The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most ... nearly the entire temple was razed). The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness.

Canadian-born Barry Joshua Grisdale selected Asakusa’s famed Sensoji temple to be the first destination for Inclusive Tokyo. The iconic temple in the capital's Taito Ward is a must-visit stop ...

The ritual is repeated on a larger scale at many temples and shrines around town ... Fukuju-no-mai (from 2.30pm), plus bean-throwing by Asakusa entertainers to welcome visitors.

Plus, there are so many family activities in Tokyo that kids of all ages will ... Check out the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Meiji Shrine. Eat fresh fish at the Tsukiji Outer Market and ...

make your way to the Asakusa and catch a glimpse of old-time Tokyo at Asakusa's the storied Sensoji Temple and family-run artisans' shops. And if you're an art enthusiast, head to Mori Art Museum ...