Beautiful vermilion Asakusa Shrine

A shrine building is a general term for the structures of a shrine, and the Asakusa Shrine building was built by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1649. It was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1951. Due to deterioration of the lacquer, it was repainted in 1996 and the coloring has become beautiful. It is enshrined next to Sensoji Temple. It is a historic shrine that is said to grant blessings for bountiful harvests, prosperous business, and protection from evil. [Name] Asakusa Shrine (Sansha-sama) [Location] 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo [Access] Approx. 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Approx. 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line Approx. 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Line Approx. 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express Visit date: December 2023 #Tokyo sightseeing #Tokyo #Asakusa #Sightseeing #Travel #Domestic travel #Shrine #Prayer #Asakusa Shrine #Historic sites #Travel to experience history and culture #Shrines and temples #Sightseeing spots to experience history #Historical buildings