Join a dynamic walking tour through the heart of Asakusa during Tokyo’s renowned Sanja Matsuri 2025. Held annually at Asakusa Shrine each May, this vibrant festival is a cornerstone of the city’s early summer traditions, celebrating the three legendary founders of the Senso-ji Temple, who are enshrined as kami (spirits) at Asakusa Shrine. The Sanja Matsuri attracts around two million visitors, offering a spectacle of tradition and community spirit.

The highlight of the festival is the thrilling parade of about 100 mikoshi (portable shrines), carried through the bustling streets of Asakusa. In this video, you’ll follow the Ichinomiya mikoshi as it journeys along Nakamise Shopping Street—one of Tokyo’s most iconic market streets lined with traditional shops and food stalls. Early in the morning, watch as the crowds gather and the mikoshi bearers energize the festival’s atmosphere, intensifying the spiritual presence believed to bring prosperity and protection to the local community.

Landmarks include the vibrant Nakamise-dori (仲見世通り), central to the festival’s processions, and Kaminarimon (雷門), the majestic entrance gate to Senso-ji Temple, famous for its giant red lantern. The walking tour offers an immersive experience of the crowded festival streets, the rhythmic taiko drumming, spirited chanting, and lively food vendors selling classic matsuri snacks.

Sanja Matsuri is a unique opportunity for visitors and locals alike to experience a living tradition that exemplifies Tokyo’s cultural heritage. Stay hydrated, arrive early to avoid peak crowds, and enjoy the festival’s electric energy—this tour captures all these moments in stunning 4K HDR clarity.