Geoff Day

A cultural appealing power spot in a fast-moving urban environment. Sensoji Temple is a beautiful complex that starts from Kaninarimon Gate (with the giant hanging paper lantern) to the five-story pagoda and the main temple buildings. The narrow street connecting the gate the temple area is fun but quite crowded. If you arrive before 9:00 am you can avoid the massive crowds and tour groups. The entire area is interesting for people watching as many locals come here in traditional kimono for photographs. There are often festivals in the area (such as the obscure crying baby festival) so check for events before you visit. Would recommend checking some the surrounding streets as well for an abundance of traditional stores and restaurants with a unique Asakusa appeal.

Lynda Hogan

Iconic tourist attraction well worth a visit if you are in Tokyo. One of Tokyo's most famous Buddhist temples with a beautiful pagoda. I bring all my overseas guests and it never fails to awe the first time visitors among them. There is a great atmosphere in the area with the hustle and bustle of the shopping street leading up to Kaninarimon Gate. And around the temple there is such energy. Admission is free and access is easy. It is pretty much always busy, but it adds to the buzz. You can purchase food and souvenirs and even eat in the area immediately around the temple.

Guillaume Doré

As it is a well known spot for tourists, it has its good and bad sides. The good side is that it is a nice temple, has a lot of shopping options and "omikuji", fortune-telling paper translated in English. The bad side is that it is always crowded, there are almost always people posing for pictures in front of the main gate. Many shops sell cheap souvenirs for foreign tourist (but I guess that it is a good point if you want to buy that kind of "souvenir" items). Even if not my favorite temple, I would recommend people to go see it.