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The information counter near the entrance offers services in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Maps and brochures can be found there as well. [7] There is also a miniature model of the district with most of its landmarks labeled. [15] The exhibition space, on the seventh floor, presents panels that display the history of Asakusa and Taitō.
Asakusa Shrine (浅草神社, Asakusa-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the Three gods), it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. [3] The shrine honors the three men who founded the neighboring Sensō-ji.
The anime Sarazanmai is set in Asakusa. In the anime and manga series Fire Force, Asakusa shows up as the district under the jurisdiction of the Special Fire Force Company 7 and is the setting of the Asakusa arc. In the popular anime and manga series, Demon Slayer, chapters 14–17 and episodes 7–10, the primary location is Taishō-period ...
Kaguraden (pavilion in Asakusa Shrine) [10] [14] Day 2, Saturday: 12:30 p.m. Local mikoshi depart About 100 mikoshi from 44 districts of Asakusa begin their tour of the town Asakusa Shrine [10] Day 3, Sunday: 6 a.m. Three main mikoshi depart 3 main mikoshi depart from Asakusa shrine to start their tour of the districts of Asakusa Asakusa Shrine ...
In 1949, Togo Gorakuki became the sole operators, and the name was changed to Asakusa Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき). Yashiki was changed from Chinese kanji characters to Japanese hiragana characters. [5]: 217 In 1953, the Yomiuri Rocket Coaster began operation. It is the oldest existing roller coaster in Japan today. The Bee Tower was built ...
Sensō-ji (浅草寺 [sẽ̞ꜜɰ̃so̞ːʑi] ⓘ, Sensō-ji, officially Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺), also known as Asakusa Kannon (浅草観音)), is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest-established temple, and one of its most significant.
Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa. Tokyo holds many festivals (matsuri) throughout the year. Major Shinto shrine festivals include the Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine, and the Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine. The Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo is held every two years in May. The festival features a parade with elaborately decorated floats and thousands of people.
The Toei Asakusa Line (都営地下鉄浅草線, Toei Chikatetsu Asakusa-sen) is a subway line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by the municipal subway operator Toei Subway. The line runs between Nishi-magome in Ōta and Oshiage in Sumida. The line is named after the Asakusa district, a cultural center of Tokyo, under which it passes.