Asakusa Shrine

浅草神社

/ Asakusa Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
500 JPY
Access
7 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Asakusa Shrine stands next to the famous Sensoji Temple and is best known as the home of the Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo's wildest and most popular festivals. Three mikoshi (portable shrines) representing the three founders are paraded through the streets of Asakusa over three days in May.

History

Founding

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Documented
1649

Source: Tokugawa Iemitsu construction records

Enshrined Deities

⛩
Hinokuma Hamanari
primary Deity
⛩
Hinokuma Takenari
primary Deity
⛩
Hajino Nakatomo
primary Deity

Blessings

General Prosperity Good Fortune

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Did You Know?

💡

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

Source: documented

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.7148, 139.7967

Physical Address

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo

東京都台東区浅草2-3-1

Access

Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro/Tobu)

7 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Asakusa Shrine?

Asakusa Shrine stands next to the famous Sensoji Temple and is best known as the home of the Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo's wildest and most popular festivals. Three mikoshi (portable shrines) representing the three founders are paraded through the streets of Asakusa over three days in May.

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, hajino nakatomo.