Landmarks・Asakusa

Asakusa ShrineAsakusa Jinja

Also known as: Sanja-sama

The guardian shrine of Asakusa, east of Sensoji's Main Hall. It enshrines the Hinokuma brothers and Hajinaka Tomonari and is affectionately called Sanja-sama; its annual festival is Sanja Matsuri.

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