Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) vs Shinjuku: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Shinjuku first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 92 for Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), and it has 346 ranked ways to see it versus 551. Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) is the cheaper entry at $15, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Shinjuku in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) in Tokyo, Japan

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)

Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan

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Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) compared with Shinjuku in Tokyo
Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)Shinjuku
Ranked experiences551346
Top Outty Ranking9596
Average ranking (top 10)9293
Cheapest experience$15¥900
Average time needed3.4h2.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

Best ways to see Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple)

  1. 1. Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from ¥4,300 · 2h

  2. 2. Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)

    Outty Ranking 94 · from ¥1,500 · 2h

  3. 3. Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  4. 4. Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,600 · 4h

  5. 5. Tokyo Customized Private Tour See Top Attractions in 1 Day

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥3,700 · 4h

All 551 Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) experiences

Best ways to see Shinjuku

  1. 1. Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

    Outty Ranking 96 · from ¥6,000 · 3.5h

  2. 2. Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

    Outty Ranking 96 · from ¥900 · 1h

  3. 3. Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

    Outty Ranking 94 · from ¥1,000 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥6,000 · 3h

  5. 5. Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai

    Outty Ranking 93 · from ¥16,880 · 3h

All 346 Shinjuku experiences

Frequently asked questions

Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) or Shinjuku: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Shinjuku first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 92 for Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), and it has 346 ranked ways to see it versus 551. Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) is the cheaper entry at $15, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Tokyo, pair them: plan Shinjuku in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) or Shinjuku?

Ranked experiences at Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) start from $15 and at Shinjuku from ¥900 per person. Shinjuku can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) and Shinjuku?

Experiences at Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) run 3.4 hours on average and at Shinjuku 2.4 hours, so both fit in one day in Tokyo with a break in between.

Can you do Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) and Shinjuku on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) options and 100% of Shinjuku options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple): Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from ¥4,300). For Shinjuku: Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) (Outty Ranking 96, from ¥6,000).

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