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.
Sanja Matsuri 2025
Location and Details
Start times
Friday 16 May: 13:00
Saturday 17 May: 12:00
Sunday 18 May: 08:00
