The Senso-ji shrine is dedicated to this lucky catch and ... The Senso-ji Temple is easily accessed via the Asakusa station. Although the temple grounds remain open 24/7, the main hall welcomes ...

A special scaled down “mikoshi” portable shrine for children featured for the first time in the 700-year history of the bustling Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo’s downtown Asakusa district.

an annual summer event famous for a procession of three mikoshi portable shrines belonging to the Asakusa Shrine. The procession returned this year for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

For three days, participants in this traditional festival ("matsuri") take over Sensoji, the neighbouring Asakusa shrine and the surrounding blocks. Matsuri are regional gatherings usually held on ...

Asakusa, an area of Tokyo with a long history, is still brimming with tradition. It's a popular tourist spot with Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji, drawing over 30 million visitors a year.

Located less than two hours from Asakusa on the Spacia X, many people opt for a day trip to Nikko to visit main attractions like the Shinkyo Bridge and Toshogu Shrine. However, the prefecture offers ...