Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa Shrine
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Neighborhood: Ueno, Asakusa
Traces of the history and culture of the Edo (old Tokyo) era remain vividly in Ueno and Asakusa. Spacious Ueno Park is a great place to relax and visit a variety of different museums and galleries. At Ameyoko which starts in front of Ueno station, the grocery stores and clothing shops are crammed alongside fishmongers. It gets particularly busy at the end of the year, when many people go on shopping sprees. The town of Asakusa, developed around Sensoji temple, has many shops selling goods and clothing from old Japan, making it a great place for souvenir hunting. It's also known for various annual festivals, and the whole district gets involved with the huge Sanja Festival in May.
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OnAir803420
Tokyo, Japan28,864 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
On April 8th, I visited Sensoji Temple for the Flower Festival, and there were many people in kimonos at the neighboring Asakusa Shrine, so I asked, "What kind of event is taking place today?" and was told that the Ogizuka Kuyo was taking place. It is an event of the Hanayagi school of Japanese dance, where used fans are donated and burned with gratitude every year on April 8th (Once the event starts, photography is prohibited as it is a Shinto ritual, so I cannot show you in photos). If you have the opportunity to visit Sensoji Temple on April 8th to experience one of Japan's cultural events, and if you have some time to spare, I recommend that you also visit Asakusa Shrine (on April 8th, 2024, it started at 14:00 and ended around 14:30).

Written April 10, 2024
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,550 contributions
Oct 2022
Extremely busy shrine but probably the most iconic. Think most people would struggle to say they find it spiritual because there are just so many people about. Also the narrow "shopping street" that leads up to it also makes it seem busier. That said you cannot come to Tokyo and not visit. If staying for lunch just walk a couple of hundreds metres away from the main drag and the prices are half what you pay near the shrine.
Written November 9, 2022
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Nancy Elizabeth A
Tres Arroyos, Argentina816 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Awesome. During our visit there were many people, however we were able to explore most of the complex. The Kaminarimon Gate and its huge red lantern, the 5-story pagoda, Nakamise Street with its shops, the different temples... there is a lot to see, explore and appreciate.

Written November 19, 2023
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan23,593 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Sansha Festival is held every year in the latter half of May and is the most lively time of year in Asakusa, which still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. The Sansha Festival is one of the most representative early summer events in Tokyo, and it is the annual festival of Asakusa Shrine.
Going east from the main hall of Sensoji Temple, you will find the torii gate of Asakusa Shrine, and behind that are the main hall, worship hall, and other buildings of Asakusa Shrine. The shrine building of Asakusa Shrine is a magnificent structure called Gongen-zukuri, with the offering hall and worship hall connected by a corridor.
Going east from the main hall of Sensoji Temple, you will find the torii gate of Asakusa Shrine, and behind that are the main hall, worship hall, and other buildings of Asakusa Shrine. The shrine building of Asakusa Shrine is a magnificent structure called Gongen-zukuri, with the offering hall and worship hall connected by a corridor.

Written May 29, 2024
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Christine M
Parma, OH35 contributions
May 2023 • Family
The area around the shrine is filled with shops and food in a market like setting. It was fun to wander around. It was very crowded and hard to navigate. It was raining and everyone had an umbrella making it more challenging to see things and move around. Still a nice experience.
Written May 30, 2023
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Jason Wyngrade
62 contributions
Apr 2019
This is the Asakusa shrine that Asakusa is known for. It is big, colorful and very representative of many (if not most) shrines you will find around Japan.
It is always busy with a bustling courtyard full of people coming to give prayers and throw money in the box. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no picture taking inside the shrine (something the foreigners seem to ignore all the time). It is not unusual for you to wait in line before you can give a prayer at the alter box.
If you are in the area, it is not a bad place to visit.
It is always busy with a bustling courtyard full of people coming to give prayers and throw money in the box. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no picture taking inside the shrine (something the foreigners seem to ignore all the time). It is not unusual for you to wait in line before you can give a prayer at the alter box.
If you are in the area, it is not a bad place to visit.
Written March 11, 2020
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Manjari
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Dec 2019 • Family
Beautiful shrine. However it’s crowded from 25 Dec to 3-Jan (as Japan has these days as holidays and also as people of Japan find. It auspicious to visit the shrine on the new year). The street that leads to the shrine has amazing street food. Diafuki (with custard filling) was one of my favourite!
Written January 6, 2020
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,266 contributions
Mar 2023
Not to be confused with the popular Senso-ji, the Asakusa Shrine is a small Shinto institution next to the tourist attraction. It thus has a calmer and quieter vibe. Good option for a respite from the huge crowd.
Written March 12, 2023
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WPLandry
Fairfax, VA603 contributions
Jul 2019
This is a lovely place to visit. It is truly beautiful. When we visited, it was extremely busy. I'm not sure if that is always the case. There were many vendors outside selling all sorts of interesting items. It's worth a visit, despite the crowds.
Written March 23, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,037 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
One explanation. The word "shrine" is for Shinto religion buildings. The word "temple" is for Buddhist buildings.
Most people here mix this small shrine with a huge Senso-ji temple.
Asakusa shrine is a small shrine on the right hand side of the Senso-ji complex. Most people think it is a part, a side building of the Senso-ji.
Most people here mix this small shrine with a huge Senso-ji temple.
Asakusa shrine is a small shrine on the right hand side of the Senso-ji complex. Most people think it is a part, a side building of the Senso-ji.
Written April 28, 2015
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RockerMP
Manila, Philippines
How do I get to Asakusa shrine if I am coming from Harajuku? From Harajuku, would it be better to go to Asakusa Shrine first then Ginza or should I go to Ginza first then Asakusa Shrine? Thanks.
Written October 11, 2015
You can take JR Yamanote line from Harajuku to Ueno and transfer to Tokyo Metro Ginza line and alight at Asakusa station. The journey should be around 45 minutes.
Written September 26, 2017
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