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Senso-ji TemplevsTokyo National Museum
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Tokyo National Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Senso-ji Temple. Tokyo National Museum ranks #2 in Tokyo with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Frommer's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Senso-ji Temple
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032
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Fodor's "The garden of Dembo-in is ... the best-kept secret in Asakusa." Full review
Concierge "Pass through the famous red gates (Kaminarimon) and walk up Nakamise Street along a row of small shops selling everything from tourist trinkets to traditional crafts."
Frommer's "Tokyo's oldest and most popular temple." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tokyo’s oldest temple, completed in A.D. 645, is devoted to Kannon, the Buddhist deity of compassion and mercy." Full review
Time Out "With over 30 million visitors a year, Senso-ji holds a special place in local hearts." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in the 7C and dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, the Buddhist temple of Senso-ji was toppled by the bombings of the Second World War." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Centrally located in the Asakusa neighborhood, Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple that houses a rich and vibrant history. "
Tokyo Travel Guide
July 15, 2021
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Watch those around you for cues on how to act as you approach and enter the temple.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Walk down Nakamise-dōri to reach the temple entrance – to your left you'll spot the Five-Storeyed Pagoda (55m) almost begging you to take its photo." Full review
Tokyo National Museum Fodor's Concierge Travel + Leisure Time Out Michelin Guide Frommer's
The Wall Street Journal
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo 110-8712
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Fodor's "This complex of four buildings grouped around a courtyard is one of the world's great repositories of East Asian art and archaeology." Full review
Concierge "The national museum of Japan has a spectacular collection of Japanese art, but the displays can be on the old-fashioned side."
Travel + Leisure "The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is the largest repository of Japanese art and artifacts in the world." Full review
Time Out "If you have just one day to devote to museum-going in Tokyo and are interested in Japanese art and artefacts, this is the place to visit." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110,000 exhibits) and quality." Full review
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Recommend prioritising the Japanese Gallery (Hon-kan) and the Gallery of Horyu-ji Treasures.
Frommer's "The National Museum is not only the largest and oldest museum in Japan, but it also boasts the largest collection of Japanese art in the world." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "They have a great collection of Japanese and Oriental classical art; TeamLab’s alternative museum offers interactive fun"
