亮点

  • Three main mikoshi carried at dawn on Sunday
  • Energetic chanting crowds in traditional happi coats
  • Glimpses of Edo-era festival culture (and tattooed festival guilds)

由来与背景

Held since the Edo period, Sanja Matsuri honors the three founders of Senso-ji Temple and is the signature festival of Asakusa.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
3 min from Asakusa Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, groups of friends

温馨提示

The energy peaks Sunday morning. Arrive by 6am for the dawn mikoshi launch if you want a front-row view.

交通

Asakusa Shrine & Senso-ji area — 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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