Asakusa Shrine
東京都
Guardian of Senso-ji built by shogun Iemitsu, famous for the Sanja Matsuri's hundred mikoshi
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7 min walk from Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito
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土師真中知
檜前浜成
檜前竹成
Overview
The 'Sanja-sama' shrine adjacent to Sensoji\'s main hall, founded in 852. The present buildings, built by the third shogun Iemitsu in 1639, are designated Important Cultural Properties. The Sanja Matsuri in May is one of Tokyo\'s most celebrated festivals, with over a hundred mikoshi parading through the streets.
Origins
According to tradition, in 628 (the 36th year of Empress Suiko), two fishermen brothers, Hinokuma Hamanari and Takenari, pulled a statue of Holy Kannon from the Sumida River; the local scholar Hajino Nakatomo identified it as Kannon and enshrined it at home — the origin of Sensoji. After the three m…
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Asakusa Shrine Bon Odori
Bon Odori at Asakusa Shrine, famous for the Sanja Matsuri. To the beat of taiko drums, people of all ages dance in the shitamachi atmosphere of Asakusa. Visitors in yukata gather in the grounds for this traditional summer night dance.
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Asakusa Shrine Guide: Sanja-sama, the Sanja Matsuri Festival and Historic Architecture
Known as "Sanja-sama," Asakusa Shrine enshrines the three founders of Sensoji Temple. Its shrine buildings from 1649 are designated Important Cultural Properties and miraculously survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII air raids. The Sanja Matsuri festival in May draws roughly 1.5 million visitors over three days.
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How to Draw Omikuji: Meanings from Daikichi to Kyo and Proper Etiquette
Omikuji are not mere fortune slips but messages from the deity. Learn the correct order of fortunes from Daikichi to Kyo, whether to tie or keep your slip, and how to respond when you draw a bad result.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Grounds open for worship at all times. Shrine office weekdays 9:00–16:00, weekends/holidays 9:00–16:30.
Admission
Free to visit.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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