Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa, Tokyo
Shinto shrine right beside Senso-ji's main hall, dedicated to the three men who founded the temple. Its 1649 buildings survived both the 1923 earthquake and the WWII air raids, making it one of Asakusa's few original Edo-period structures.
Nearest station Asakusa (Ginza Line)
Cost Free
Time needed 30 min
Best time Early morning, or mid May for Sanja Matsuri
Insider tip
Most visitors walk straight past it after Senso-ji, so it stays calm even when the temple is packed. In mid May it hosts Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo's wildest festivals.
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- How do I get to Asakusa Shrine?
- The nearest station is Asakusa (Ginza Line). Asakusa Shrine is in Asakusa, Tokyo.
- How much does Asakusa Shrine cost?
- Nothing. Asakusa Shrine is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Asakusa Shrine?
- Plan for 30 min.
- When is the best time to visit Asakusa Shrine?
- Early morning, or mid May for Sanja Matsuri.
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