Asakusa Shrine

Asakusa Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Acces
7 min walk
Horaires
Open daily

Vue d'ensemble

Asakusa Shrine in Taito, Tokyo, stands adjacent to the famous Sensoji Temple and enshrines the three founders of the temple — Hinokuma Hamanari, Hinokuma Takenari, and Hajino Nakatomo. The shrine is best known as the home of the Sanja Matsuri, held annually in May, when three great mikoshi representing the three founders are carried through the streets of Asakusa in one of the liveliest festivals in the capital. The current main hall dates to 1649 and is designated an Important Cultural Property.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
1649

Source: Tokugawa Iemitsu construction records

Divinites venerees

primary Deity
primary Deity
primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Indépendant independent

A savoir

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The Sanja Matsuri is known for the tradition of participants tossing the heavy mikoshi in the air, despite this being officially prohibited.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.7148, 139.7967

Physical Address

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo

Province historique

Musashi

Acces

Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro/Tobu)

7 min walk

Horaires

Open daily

Meilleure saison

spring

Langues etrangeres

EnglishChinese

Accessibilite

Good

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Asakusa Shrine?

Asakusa Shrine in Taito, Tokyo, stands adjacent to the famous Sensoji Temple and enshrines the three founders of the temple — Hinokuma Hamanari, Hinokuma Takenari, and Hajino Nakatomo. The shrine is best known as the home of the Sanja Matsuri, held annually in May, when three great mikoshi representing the three founders are carried through the streets of Asakusa in one of the liveliest festivals in the capital. The current main hall dates to 1649 and is designated an Important Cultural Property.

Where is Asakusa Shrine located?

Asakusa Shrine is located in Taito, Tokyo. The full address is: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo.

What deities are enshrined at Asakusa Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Hinokuma Hamanari, Hinokuma Takenari, Haji no Nakatomo.