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

The cheapest way to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji is to bus via 千駄木三丁目 which costs ¥208 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥2400 - ¥3000.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 日暮里駅前 and arriving at 浅草二丁目. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from Yanaka to Sensō-ji. However, there are services departing from 日暮里 Nippori and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa via 南千住 Minami-Senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Yanaka to Sensō-ji?

The distance between Yanaka and Sensō-ji is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs ¥270 - ¥430.

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

It takes approximately 15 min to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji, including transfers.

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

Yanaka to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 日暮里駅前 station.

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

Yanaka to Sensō-ji train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日暮里 Nippori station.

Train or bus from Yanaka to Sensō-ji?

The best way to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji is to train which takes 15 min and costs ¥270 - ¥430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19 min.

Where does the Yanaka to Sensō-ji bus arrive?

Yanaka to Sensō-ji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草二丁目 station.

Where does the Yanaka to Sensō-ji train arrive?

Yanaka to Sensō-ji train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 南千住 Minami-Senju station.

Where can I stay near Sensō-ji?

There are 12788+ hotels available in Sensō-ji.

Yanaka to Sensō-ji - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Yanaka to Sensō-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 南千住 Minami-Senjutrain Jj / ...
2. Take the train from 南千住 Minami-Senju to 浅草 Asakusatrain Tx
15 min
¥274–428
Bus via 千駄木三丁目
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 千駄木三丁目 to 浅草公園六区bus 草６３
31 min
¥208
Bus
1. Take the bus from 日暮里駅前 to 浅草二丁目bus 都０８（Ｔ０８）
19 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yanaka to Sensō-jitaxi 4.2 km
6 min
¥2,400–3,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Yanaka to Sensō-jiwalk 3.7 km
45 min
Bus via 奥浅草
1. Take the bus from 日暮里駅前 to 奥浅草bus 都０８（Ｔ０８）
20 min

Yanaka to Sensō-ji by train and foot

1848Weekly Services

15 minAverage Duration

¥274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.7 km
Duration: 15 min

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

You can take a train from 日暮里 Nippori to Sensō-ji via 南千住 Minami-Senju and 浅草 Asakusa in around 15 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 日暮里駅前 to 浅草二丁目 every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min.

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