Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Asakusa Shrine
浅草神社
/ Asakusa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
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
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primary Deity
Ancient figure associated with the founding tradition of the Hinokuma-Kunikakasu Shrine system in Kii (Wakayama)
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primary Deity
Ancient figure associated with the founding tradition of the Hinokuma-Kunikakasu Shrine system in Kii
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primary Deity
Ancient court figure from the Haji clan, associated with the founding of certain shrines in Kii Province
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Did You Know?
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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
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
Historical Province
Musashi
Access
Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro/Tobu)
7 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
spring
Foreign Language Support
EnglishChinese
Accessibility
Good
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, Haji no Nakatomo.