Sanja Matsuri
Fri, May 14, 2027 - Sun, May 16, 2027
浅草神社および浅草周辺
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Overview
Sanja Matsuri is Asakusa Shrine’s annual festival, known for its procession, Binzasara dance and mikoshi carried through Asakusa. Choose your day around the ritual you want to see.
Plan your visit
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Programme details refer to the shrine’s announced schedule for May 14–16, 2027, which remains subject to change. For another year, check that year’s announcement.
What to see
The festival extends from the shrine into the surrounding streets. Decide whether your priority is the procession, dance or mikoshi before planning a short visit. Follow on-site directions for viewing locations and procession routes.
Check official information ↗Getting there
The shrine is at 2-3-1 Asakusa. Its directions give roughly seven minutes on foot from the Ginza, Asakusa and Tobu lines, or ten from Tsukuba Express. The stations are separate: agree on a line and exit when meeting friends.
Check official information ↗Tickets and planning
The 2027 programme lists Friday’s procession at 13:00, neighbourhood mikoshi at noon Saturday, and the shrine mikoshi departure at 07:00 Sunday. Friday’s procession is cancelled in rain. Recheck the schedule and street restrictions before travelling.
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