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Kaminari mon, Kaminarimon 2
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Kaminari mon

  • 4.536k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Kaminari-mon is an iconic, atmospheric entrance to Senso-ji with a massive red lantern and lively pedestrian approach. Expect bustling crowds, street-food stalls on the nearby Nakamise-dori, and excellent photo opportunities capturing traditional architecture and daily shrine rituals. Visit for a quick cultural immersion, striking photos, and the historic ambiance of old Tokyo.

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When is Kaminari mon open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Kaminari mon?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Kaminari mon indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Kaminari mon?

2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa,Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032,Japan.

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Why it fits right now

Better later, at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

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Where and how

  1. 1 Kaminari mon
  2. 2 Kan'non-dōri · 1 min
  3. 3 Nakamise Shopping Street · 1 min
  4. 4 NinjaBar · 2 min
  5. 5 Ninja Experience Hall Jikukan (Ninja Village Akatsuki) · 5 min
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan(opens the map)DirectionsTo Kaminarimon 2Call+81338420181Websitesenso-ji.jp

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 36k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Couples

Around Kaminarimon 2

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time