Sanja Matsuri
MatsuriKanto(Tokyo)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Asakusa Shrine and Asakusa district
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowded
Photos
Tokyo's wildest festival at Asakusa Shrine with over 100 portable shrines.
Sanja Matsuri is Tokyo's most exciting and rowdy festival, held annually at Asakusa Shrine on the third weekend of May. Over 100 mikoshi (portable shrines) are paraded through the streets of Asakusa by thousands of enthusiastic bearers. The festival culminates on Sunday with the dramatic procession of three main mikoshi, drawing nearly two million visitors over three days.
At a Glance
- Type
- Matsuri
- Dates
- 2026-05-15 – 2026-05-17
- Venue
- Asakusa Shrine and Asakusa district
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Extremely crowded
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Sanja Matsuri?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.asakusajinja.jp/sanjamatsuri/.
What is the current status of Sanja Matsuri?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Sanja Matsuri?
The typical crowd level is extreme.
What are the highlights of Sanja Matsuri?
Over 100 mikoshi paraded through Asakusa streets; Sunday's three main shrine mikoshi procession; Traditional music and dance performances at Asakusa Shrine
Highlights
Over 100 mikoshi paraded through Asakusa streets; Sunday's three main shrine mikoshi procession; Traditional music and dance performances at Asakusa Shrine
Access
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Tobu Skytree Line). The festival area centers around Asakusa Shrine, adjacent to Senso-ji Temple.
Tips for Visitors
Sunday is the most spectacular but also the most crowded day. Arrive early morning to see the main mikoshi depart from the shrine. Be prepared for very large crowds and plan exit routes in advance.
Location
📍 Asakusa Shrine and Asakusa district
