Asakusa shrine
Alongside Sensoji Temple, Sensaku Shrine sits in front of Nitenmon. It is the shrine that originated Asakusa, and became...
a place where even generals, samurai and even ordinary people visited for worship in search of profit. Hinokuma Hamanari and Takenari brothers who scooped up the statue of Sein Kannon at Sensoji Temple, and Hajino Matsuchi, a local cultural person. Since these three people were worshiped as local deities, they came to be called Sanjya-sama. The shrine was donated in 1649 by the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Survived by repeated fires and fires, the Great Kanto Earthquake and other damages, it has remained in its original state 350 years ago It has the same majestic structure as Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and features majestic and brilliant colors. Now, it is designated as a national important cultural property. One thing to keep in mind when talking about Asakusa Shrine is the Sanjyaa Festival, which is held on the third Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of May each year. The festival begins in 1872, and the glittering mikoshi parades around the city with the vibrant shouts of Edo children, wrapping the city in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Edo period. It has become a feature of Asakusa early summer, attracting about 1.8 million people from Japan and overseas.