- 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...
- Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Asakusa district, Asakusa Shrine, commonly referred to as Senso-ji, is an iconic symbol of Japan's spiritual and cultural legacy.
- Most of the main entrances of the Shinto Shrines in Tokyo are very simple and with standard features. However, the Otori Jinja Asakusa is unique, making...
- The Asakusa Shrine hosts many festivals, including one of Tokyo’s three largest, the so-called “Sanja-Matsuri...
- A recently renovated property, Section L Kuramae - Asakusa is situated in Tokyo near Kuramae Jinja Shrine, World Bags and Luggage Museum and...
- Asakusa-jinja Shrine is most famous for the Sanja Matsuri, an annual festival taking place over a weekend in mid-May.
- Asakusa-jinja Shrine and its surroundings are where many Shinto festivals take part. As this shrine miraculously survived the Tokyo air raids in World War II, it...
- Although the exact date is unknown, it is believed that "Sanja Gongen-sha," the origin of Asakusa Shrine, was founded in the late Heian period or early Kamakura...
- The area surrounding Asakusa Shrine is perhaps the most popular part of Tokyo and it was thrilling to see scenes of local life while taking photos from my...
- The procession includes 120 mikoshi from a total of 44 parishioner associations affiliated with Asakusa Shrine, making it Tokyo’s most spectacular festival.