- The Sensoji (also known as the Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, one of the most colorful and popular temples in Tokyo.
- 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.
- 111-0032. Address. 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo. Telephone. 03-3844-1575. ... The big festival held in May at Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo.
- Establishment Year Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo was established in the year 1649 and during the Japan’s Edi Period.
- Asakusa Shrine, also known as Senso-ji, is one of Tokyo's most popular and historic Shinto shrines.
- The shrine is free to enter and always open. It is an 8 minute walk from the Tobu, Toei and Tokyo Metro Asakusa stations, and an 8 minute walk from TX Asakusa...
- Asakusa Jinja (Shrine) is Shinto shrine located in Taito ward of Tokyo alongside Sensozi temple and relatively near to Tokyo Skytree.
- Asakusa Shrine stands in the east of Sensoji Temple and was built in honor of the three men who founded the famous temple. ... Northern Tokyo. Asakusa.
- The procession includes 120 mikoshi from a total of 44 parishioner associations affiliated with Asakusa Shrine, making it Tokyo’s most spectacular festival.
- They show you the essence of Tokyo: modern and traditional. You’ll begin the tour from the traditional northern part of Tokyo which is Asakusa.