This symbol of Tokyo is a must-see for visitors. While it is friendly to visitors and those with a wide arrange of needs, the crowding can be intense so an early monring visit is best.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Shopping streetAddress: 111-0032 Tokyo Taito-ku Asakusa 2-3-1Telephone Number: 03-3842-0181Opening Hours: Sensoji Temple: 6:00am to 5:00pm (6.30am from October to March)
Nakamise shopping street: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (depends on shop)Closed: Open EverydayGeneral Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: N/AHome Page URL: https://www.senso-ji.jp/AccessNearst Station: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station, Exit 1Distance from Nearst Station: 50 m to Kaminarimon Gate, 350 m to Main HallApproximate travel time from station: Approx. 3-minute walk to KaminarimonAccessibility status from the nearest station: Road is mostly flat, although there are a few 1-2 cm bumps. - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: Nakamise and outer temple areas not good in rain, Sensoji Temple main hall has a roofEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 90-120 minutes including Temple and shopping streetsParking for those with Disabilities: Not on the grounds. 3 spaces available in the Taito Ward Kaminarimon underground car park in front of the Kaminarimon gatesMultilingual Guidance Available: Multilingual Maps in Asakusa Culture and Tourism Centre opposite Kaminarimon. English, Chinese and Korean information boards on groundsMap of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: Available in Asakusa Culture and Tourism Centre opposite KaminarimonBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility:Located in the main hall to temple and shrineWheelchair accessable Entryway option(Slope): Slopes available at temple and shrineElevator: 1 evelvator available in main templeNursing Room Available: Located on the 2nd floor of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Centre opposite the Kaminarimon gate.First Aid Room: N/AChildcare room: Located on the 2nd floor of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Centre opposite the Kaminarimon gate.Sensory Room: N/APrayer Room: N/AService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: Available at Asakusa Culture and Tourism CentreBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: Available at Asakusa Culture and Tourism CentreAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaParking Available on Grounds: NoneParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Not on the grounds (3 spaces available in the Taito Ward Kaminari gate underground car park in front of the Kaminari gate)Surface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: Underground parkingVehicle Avaible to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: Vehicle can stop on nearby street to the Kaminari GateParking Attendents Available: Yes
- Toilet: Behind Main TempleFront of MokubankanNext to NiomonRestroom Entryway Width: 153cm110cm190cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 48cm60cm48cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesYesYesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: NoHandrail on leftNoAvailability of heated bidet: NoneNoneNoneToilet Information for those with Physical Disabilities: Behind Main TempleFront of MokubankanNext to NiomonToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableAvailableAvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorSliding DoorElectric rotating door.Door Width: 90 cm90 cm140cmSize of Handicapped Stall: 174 cm deep, 200 cm wide215 cm deep and 186 cm wide240 cm deep and 1806 cm wideHandrail Available: L bar style & adustable U bar styleL bar style & adustable U bar styleFixed left hand bar fixed right L-shapedOstomate-compatile facilities: NoneAvailableNoneUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoneNoneNoneEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoneNoneYes, 2 locations: ①31 cm above ground level ②107 cm above ground levelWarm Water Bidet Available: YesNoNoFor Young ChildrenFront of MokubankanNext to NiomonBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: YesNoYesDiaper Changing Bed: YesYesYesFor the Visually ImpairedFront of MokubankanNext to NiomonAudio Guide Available: NoNoYes (Japanese only)Braille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoNoNoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: NoNoNo
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Kaminari Issa: Matcha Sweets |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: NoneStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: Some ramps around steps, See photosPathway Surfaces: Various types: Cobbles, concrete, asphalt, gravel surfaces, etc.Inaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: No entry to buildings such as Kagewando, Yakushido, Awashima-do, five-storey pagoda, etc.Rest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Difficult to pass crowded areaCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs don't have handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: 1in Main TempleWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: Yes, See photoRear-view Mirror in Elevator: Yes, See photoAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: YesMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Pannel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Path to summitAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some English available, some Chinese & Korean availableMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No
- General InformationName: Kaminari Issa Match Experience CafeType of food: Cafe style, Japanese green tea and Japanese sweetsOpening Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pmCafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: Sliding door, open during business hours.Door Width: 210cmEntryway Steps (Height): Yes, 14cmSlope in place of stairs: 6° slope, 110 cm wide, 120 cm longSeats with Tables available: No, only benches availableBaby chair/booster seat available: NoOther Information: Shop attached, matcha experience available, free drinking water service.Hallways width: Sufficient width for wheelchair accessStaff Support: N/AMenuBraille Menu Available: NoneMenu with Photos: YesMultilingual Menu Available: Japanese & EnglishSpecial AccomodationsAccomodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: NoVegeterian Meals: Cafe Style, many dishes contain milk, but not meatHalal Meals: None (dishes without pork available)
- Layout plan of buliding available/MapNoWheelchair accesibleYesType of DoorNo doorWidth of DoorwayN/AStairsways presentYesStaircase information/ Step Height16 stone steps/ 14cm~17cmMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersLift next to the left side, followed by a ramp.Width of aisles in buildingSufficient width for wheelchair accessAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoneAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNonePossibly Hazardous AreasThere are several pillars in the main buildingOther informationNone - Layout plan of buliding available/Map AvailableWheelchair accesibleAccessible in the park, but not in buildingType of DoorNo doorWidth of Doorway4 metersStairsways presentThere are 4 cm steps at the entrance to the park and 4 steps in front of the Hall.Staircase information/ Step HeightStone/14cmMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersGentle slope of about 2°Width of aisles in buildingSufficient width for wheelchair access in park areaAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNoPossibly Hazardous Areas NoOther informationNo - Layout plan of buliding available/Map YesWheelchair accesibleAccessible in the park, but not in buildingType of DoorNo doorWidth of DoorwayN/AStairsways presentYesStaircase information/ Step Height5 Steps/ 21 to 22 cm heighMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersN/AWidth of aisles in buildingN/A in building, only parkAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNoPossibly Hazardous Areas NoOther informationNo - Layout plan of buliding available/MapNoWheelchair accesibleOutside park area accesible, inside not accesibleType of DoorNo DoorWidth of DoorwayN/AStairsways presentYesStaircase information/ Step Height4 step/ 19 to 21 cm heighMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersNoneWidth of aisles in buildingN/AAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNoPossibly Hazardous Areas N/AOther informationNo - Layout plan of buliding available/MapNoneWheelchair accesibleYesType of DoorNo doorWidth of Doorway360 cmStairsways presentAt the entrance and in the parkStaircase information/ Step HeightEntrance: 1 step/4cm, Park: 7 steps/7 to 12 cmMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersNoneWidth of aisles in buildingSufficient width for wheelchair accessAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNoPossibly Hazardous Areas Many gravel pathsOther informationNone - Layout plan of buliding available/MapYes, available in EnglishWheelchair accesibleYesType of DoorNo DoorWidth of Doorway270cmStairsways presentSteps in front of many Shrine altarStaircase information/ Step Height2 Stone steps, 15cm and 20cmMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair usersStone steps with ramp on left side (9° slope, 93 cm wide, 260 cm long, double handrail)Width of aisles in buildingSufficient width for wheelchair accessAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits,
elevator, stairs, etc.NoAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilitiesNoPossibly Hazardous Areas 10 cm wide ditch at the entrance, gravel surface in the area, 4 cm steps at the hand basinOther informationNone