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

If you only have time for one, do Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 93 for Shinjuku, and it has 552 ranked ways to see it versus 355. Shinjuku is the cheaper entry at $6, 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 experiences552355
Top Outty Ranking9696
Average ranking (top 10)9393
Cheapest experience$13$6
Average time needed3.4h2.3h
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 96 · from $28 · 2h

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

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $13 · 2h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $107 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $107 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $142 · 4h

All 552 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 $91 · 3.5h

  2. 2. Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

    Outty Ranking 96 · from $6 · 1h

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

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $17 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Tokyo Chopstick Making Workshop(Shinjuku Asakusa Shibuya Ginza)

    Outty Ranking 94 · from $6 · 1h

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

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $109 · 3h

All 355 Shinjuku experiences

Frequently asked questions

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

If you only have time for one, do Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple) first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 93 against 93 for Shinjuku, and it has 552 ranked ways to see it versus 355. Shinjuku is the cheaper entry at $6, 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 $13 and at Shinjuku from $6 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 2.3 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 96, from $28). For Shinjuku: Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) (Outty Ranking 96, from $91).

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