Where Are the Toilets at Sensoji Temple?

A Clear Guide to Restrooms Near Benten-yama (With Photos)

You’ve finally arrived at Sensoji Temple—and then almost everyone thinks the same thing at least once:

“Wait… where’s the toilet?”

In this article, I’ll clearly explain where the toilets at Sensoji Temple are located, using photos to make it easy to understand.

How Many Toilets Are There at Sensoji Temple?

There are three toilet locations within the Sensoji Temple grounds:
1. Behind the Main Hall
2. Near the Chikaraishi (Power Stones)
3. Behind Benten-yama

In this article, I’ll focus on the Benten-yama area toilet, which I personally used.
(It’s marked with a ⭐ on the map.)

Exterior: A Calm Design That Blends In

The exterior of the toilet matches the traditional atmosphere of Sensoji Temple, with calm, subdued colors.

At first glance, it almost doesn’t look like a toilet at all—
it feels more like part of a historic building or even a small castle.

Men’s, Women’s, and Accessible Toilets

• Men’s toilet: Benten-yama side
• Women’s toilet: Main Hall side
• Accessible (multi-purpose) toilet: One unit in the center

The layout is simple and easy to understand once you arrive.

Waiting Time and Queue Situation

When I lined up for the women’s toilet, there was already a queue.

I initially thought,
“With only three toilets for this many visitors, of course there’s a line…”

However, it turned out that one of the two lines was closed for cleaning, which caused the temporary congestion.
Once the cleaner finished and left, the line quickly disappeared.

I didn’t check the men’s toilet, but the women’s toilet has a large number of stalls, which helps reduce waiting time under normal conditions.

Hand Dryers: Currently Not in Use

The hand dryers had a notice saying they were out of service and could not be used.

Since COVID, many public places in Japan still keep hand dryers turned off.
I sometimes wonder why—maybe electricity costs are part of the reason?

As someone who doesn’t always carry a towel, I personally appreciate places where hand dryers are available.

Final Thoughts

That’s all for this guide to the toilet near Benten-yama inside Sensoji Temple.

If you’re visiting Sensoji—especially during busy times like weekends or holidays—
knowing where the toilets are in advance can save you time and stress.

I hope this helps make your visit to Asakusa a little more comfortable!

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