• Asakusa-jinja Shrine is most famous for the Sanja Matsuri, an annual festival taking place over a weekend in mid-May.
  • Until then the shrine used to be called “Sanja” (three shrines) because three persons were enshrined, but it was renamed officially as “AsakusaShrine and it...
  • Asakusa Shrine stands in the east of Sensoji Temple and was built in honor of the three men who founded the famous temple.
  • Asakusa-jinja Shrine and its surroundings are where many Shinto festivals take part.
  • The Asakusa Shrine is located to the right of the main hall of Sensoji Temple.
  • Located on the eastern side of the Sumida River near downtown Tokyo, Asakusa has been described as having ‘old-Tokyo’ vibes due to its many historical...
  • One of the few buildings in Asakusa to survive wartime bombing, today this 17th-century shrine is the site of one of Tokyo’s most important festivals.
  • A recently renovated property, Section L Kuramae - Asakusa is situated in Tokyo near Kuramae Jinja Shrine, World Bags and Luggage Museum and...
  • How do I get to Asakusa shrine if I am coming from Harajuku?