Asakusa Shrine
Cost
free
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About
Asakusa Shrine is also known as Sanja Sama (which literally means the "Shrine of Three Gods") is probably the most famous and most visited shrine in Tokyo. The shrine was founded and built in 1649 during the Edo Era under orders of Tokugawa Iemitsu. Strangely enough, this Shinto shrine was built to honor and worship the three men as deities who established the Buddhist Temple Sensoji (next door). Asakusa Shrine miraculously survived the bombings of World War 2 and this is an original structure. It is designated as an "Important Cultural Property by the Japanese Government.
Along with the Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine holds the Sanja Matsuri in May.
Access
Closest Train Station: Asakusa
2-3-1 Asakusa
Taito, Tokyo 111-0032 Japan
Tel: 03-3844-1575
10 min. walk from the Asakusa Station.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Asakusa Shrine Homepage
