Dancing Through the Streets of Asakusa
One of Tokyo’s biggest festivals, Sanja Matsuri is held over three days and centered around Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, with the main festivities taking place over the weekend. Featuring over 100 mikoshi floats and dances by shrine maidens, taiko drumming, traditional festival stalls and more, this legendary matsuri is considered one of the three Great Festivals of Edo — being held in various forms for over 1000 years.
Starting times of the festival will vary by day and can be found below.
Starting Times
- May 16 (Friday) – 13:00
- May 17 (Saturday) – 12:00
- May 18 (Sunday) – 08:00
