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Asakusa Shrine

Name: Asakusa Shrine
Address: 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Place Of Worship・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the Three Gods), is a big Shinto shrine in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. Asakusa Shrine was founded in 1649 and is next to the famous Senso-ji Temple, so you have a historical and cultural complex that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Asakusa Shrine is dedicated to the three men who founded Senso-ji Temple: two fishermen, Hinokuma Hamanari and Hinokuma Takenari, and their village leader, Hajino Nakatomo. According to the legend, these men found a statue of the Buddhist goddess Kannon in the Sumida River and then established a temple to worship her.

The shrine is an Edo-era building that survived the war, so it’s a rare historical asset in Tokyo. Visitors are often surprised by the peaceful atmosphere compared to the busy Asakusa area.

Asakusa Shrine is most famous for the Sanja Matsuri, one of the biggest and most lively festivals in Tokyo held in May. During the festival, the streets come alive with music, dance, and parades of portable mikoshi shrines, which are exhilarating experiences that celebrate the spirit and history of Asakusa.

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Phone

+81 3-3844-1575

Website

www.asakusajinja.jp

The area

Address

2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Asakusa Shrine

I enjoyed my visit to the Asakusa Shrine. It was filled with people students, tourists, and local people. It was lively with vendors selling items and food. There are booths where you can pay for charms and return charms. You pray for whatever your heart desires wealth, love, prosperity, health, etc. The different locations to make offerings and pray. I went inside the shrine lit a candle and placed it in a glass holder. It's a spiritual place! Great place to take beautiful pictures. Train or taxi accessible. Great for friends, couples, and Family-friendly.

NUBIAN ASMR

Nov 19, 2024

This is not a single temple. It is a temple complex. Google maps/uber can be confusing as they can end up taking you to different parts of the temple. The area is also a big shopping district with scores of souvenirs and snack shops lining up the street. It was extremely crowded when we visited on a Saturday night. The restaurants in the area have no Vegetarian food options. I couldn't find a single vegetarian dish in the locality.

Richa Karve-Gokhale

Jan 20, 2025

I was really enjoy walking around this area. See the culture of Japanese. So many tourists come here for sightseeing and eat a local foods here. Crowdedness with many people. Many sovenir shops that we can buy. Locals were so humble to us and really helpful each other. I really love the ambience.

Desi Daily

Dec 8, 2024

Beautiful shrine that is worship the people that found the god statue and wood worker that works on the statue. It’s pretty unique to pay respect to them. I enjoy here as its peacefulness and much quiet than the main area.

The Foodie Architect

Oct 22, 2024

As one of the most famous temples in Tokyo, it boasts beautiful scenery year-round. Japanese people often visit to pray and draw fortunes on New Year's Eve. Surrounding the temple are many delicious restaurants. It is conveniently located with easy access to other tourist attractions such as Akihabara, the Imperial Palace of Japan, Tokyo Skytree, and Ueno. However, it tends to be crowded with visitors.