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Asakusa Shrine

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Time Out says

Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu commissioned this famous Asakusa shrine in 1647, enshrining the three men responsible for the establishment of the even more famous Sensoji Temple next door.

Details

Address
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Asakusa Station (Ginza, Asakusa, Tobu Isesaki lines)

What’s on

Sanja Matsuri

One of Tokyo's biggest and best traditional festivals is back this year for three consecutive days. First held back in 1312, the event celebrates the three men who founded Asakusa's Sensoji Temple, and it often draws close to two million visitors.  The highlight of the festival comes on Sunday May 18, when three enormous mikoshi (portable shrines) are shuttled through the streets of Asakusa. Local residents usually take turns – and often fight each other for the chance – to carry them. Be sure to check the real-time route map to secure a good vantage point to see the mikoshi parade, which kicks off at 8am and continues on throughout the day.  Saturday May 17 will feature the Chonai Mikoshi Rengo Togyo, where 100 or so mikoshi from 44 districts in the area are brought together to be purified at Asakusa Shrine, followed by a procession of priests, musicians and more. The gathering will take place behind Sensoji Temple's main hall from noon.  While Saturday’s and Sunday's events bring the most visitors, the main procession on Friday May 16 at 1pm may offer a better opportunity to photograph the mikoshi passing through the famous Kaminarimon gate, as there will most likely be smaller crowds. Do note that a slice of Japan that usually isn't that visible to visitors is in full view here. The festival is partially known (abroad) for the number of yakuza who attend and participate. If you notice a group of very heavily tattooed, often shirtless Japanese men and women, try to not...
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