Kaminarimon
The imposing gate of Senso-ji, welcomed by a 3.9-meter-high lantern.
Basic information｜Kaminarimon
The imposing gate of Senso-ji. A 3.9-meter-high lantern welcomes visitors.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon00:00–24:00Tue00:00–24:00Wed00:00–24:00Thu00:00–24:00Fri00:00–24:00Sat00:00–24:00Sun00:00–24:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 3-3842-0181
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Kaminarimon is the first place many people stop when they arrive in Asakusa, not only because it is the main gate of Sensoji Temple, but also because it serves as an entrance to the temple, a landmark, and a part of the city’s memory. Its official name is Fūraijinmon. With statues of Fujin and Raijin standing on either side of the gate, the giant lantern in front is what most travelers remember most clearly: the front reads “Kaminarimon,” and the back reads “Fūraijinmon,” making the gate instantly recognizable at a glance. The official description says this lantern…
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