What is the cheapest way to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji is to bus which costs ¥166 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji?

The fastest way to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥3300 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Ginza and Sensō-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at 東武浅草駅前. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Ginza and Sensō-ji?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hamarikyu and arriving at Asakusa. Services depart every four hours. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Ginza and Sensō-ji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 東銀座 Higashi-ginza and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Ginza to Sensō-ji?

The distance between Ginza and Sensō-ji is 6 km.

How do I travel from Ginza to Sensō-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs ¥170 - ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji?

The subway from 東銀座 Higashi-ginza to 浅草 Asakusa takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ginza to Sensō-ji bus from?

Ginza to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Ginza to Sensō-ji train from?

Ginza to Sensō-ji train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 東銀座 Higashi-ginza station.

Where does the Ginza to Sensō-ji bus arrive?

Ginza to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 東武浅草駅前 station.

Where does the Ginza to Sensō-ji train arrive?

Ginza to Sensō-ji train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 浅草 Asakusa station.

Where can I stay near Sensō-ji?

There are 12785+ hotels available in Sensō-ji.

Ginza to Sensō-ji - 7 ways to travel via subway, bus, Water bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Ginza to Sensō-ji by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 東銀座 Higashi-ginza to 浅草 Asakusasubway A
20 min
¥170–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 東武浅草駅前bus 東４２－１
36 min
¥166
Water bus
1. Take the ferry from Hamarikyu to Asakusaferry
39 min
¥998
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ginza to Sensō-jitaxi 6.1 km
6 min
¥3,300–4,000
Subway via 銀座 Ginza
1. Take the subway from 銀座 Ginza to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
24 min
¥180–220
Water bus via Seiroka Garden mae
1. Take the ferry from Seiroka Garden mae to Sensoji Nitemmon-Maeferry
49 min
¥2,105
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ginza to Sensō-jiwalk 6 km
1h 11m

Ginza to Sensō-ji by subway and foot

2929Weekly Services

20 minAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Ginza, Tokyo, Japan and Sensō-ji, Japan?

Toei Subway operates a subway from 東銀座 Higashi-ginza to 浅草 Asakusa every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–230 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 東武浅草駅前 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥166 and the journey takes 30 min.

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