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Asakusa Shrine

Asakusa Shrine brings together history and architecture. The shrine venerates the three figures associated with Sensoji's founding legend. Sanja Matsuri is held on the third Saturday and Sunday of May.

Asakusa Shrine

Why go

The shrine venerates the three figures associated with Sensoji's founding legend. Sanja Matsuri is held on the third Saturday and Sunday of May. The shrine office publishes separate hours: weekdays 09:00–16:00 and weekends/holidays 09:00–16:30.

What to look for

  • The shrine venerates the three figures associated with Sensoji's founding legend.
  • Sanja Matsuri is held on the third Saturday and Sunday of May.
  • The shrine office publishes separate hours: weekdays 09:00–16:00 and weekends/holidays 09:00–16:30.

Useful to know

  • Combine Asakusa Shrine with one nearby anchor instead of crossing Tokyo repeatedly in the same outing.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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