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Senso-ji Temple Travel Guide

Senso-ji Temple travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 87°F now🕔 3:16 PM local📅 Best: April, July, August, October and November

Summary

Senso-ji Temple is a tourist attraction in Tokyo. Senso-ji Temple is a landmark known for Tokyo's oldest temple in Asakusa.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Senso-ji Temple with mainly clear. It feels like 98°F. Today runs from 78°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.3/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Senso-ji Temple is April, July, August, October and November. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Mount Fuji.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 3.1°F below the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Senso-ji Temple today at 8.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Senso-ji Temple

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 35°42′53.3″N 139°47′48.1″E (35.7148, 139.7967)

Weather in Senso-ji Temple right now

🌤️
87°F
Mainly clear · feels like 98°F
Humidity70%
Wind1 mph SE
Gusts13 mph
UV index2.6 · Low
Cloud cover36%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 3 mi
Air quality105 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sunrise5:04 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:17 PM, Aug 22 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 88° / 78°

Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 3 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 86° / 76°

Light drizzle · 84% rain · wind 3 mph

Quick facts about Senso-ji Temple

TypeAttraction
CityTokyo
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°42′53.3″N 139°47′48.1″E (35.7148, 139.7967)
Known forTokyo's oldest temple in Asakusa
Local time3:17 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsApril, July, August, October and November
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Senso-ji Temple

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Senso-ji Temple.

Best time to visit Senso-ji Temple

Go in April, July, August, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Senso-ji Temple

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Tokyo Haneda AirportHND11 miTokyo
Narita International AirportNRT34 miJapan
Kansai International AirportKIX272 miOsaka

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Senso-ji Temple?

Senso-ji Temple is a tourist attraction in Tokyo. Its coordinates are 35.7148, 139.7967. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Senso-ji Temple right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Senso-ji Temple?

April, July, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Senso-ji Temple, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Senso-ji Temple in?

Senso-ji Temple observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 3:17 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Senso-ji Temple?

The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 34 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 272 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Senso-ji Temple?

Popular options include Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji, Mount Fuji, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Fushimi Inari Taisha.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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