Recommended Culture Sanja Matsuri 2025 May 16th - May 18th Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and features over 100 mikoshi floats paraded through the grounds of Senso-ji..
Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession 2025 Mid Apr The Oiran Dochu Procession is a beautiful recreation of an Edo Period procession through the streets of Asakusa.
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2025 Late Apr Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried..
Culture Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple Cordelia Ding Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually..
Culture Shirasagi-no Mai at Senso-ji Temple 2025 Mid Apr Shirasagi-no Mai is a beautiful ceremonial procession performed at Senso-ji Temple and dates back over 1000 years.
9 Culture Sensoji in a Photo Summary Leslie Taylor Photos from Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa District
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Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Asakusa's Denboin Garden is often referred to as a hidden gem or Tokyo's secret garden. Situated adjacent to the famous..