Sanja Matsuri is Asakusa Shrine's grand festival, held 14 to 16 May 2027 with a procession, the binzasara dance and portable mikoshi shrines carried through Asakusa's streets.
Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Tokyo around 14 to 16 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Sanja Matsuri Asakusa runs 14 to 16 May. These are the food tours and tastings in Tokyo to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
5 hours
Wear a kimono of your choice and explore Asakusa after dark as lanterns glow and crowds fade. Capture Kaminarimon, Senso-ji, quiet streets, and Tokyo Skytree in a prof...
Private tour · 5 hours
Explore Kappabashi Knife Town and Asakusa on a private car tour in Tokyo. Discover Japanese knives, ceramics, and cooking tools, and visit Senso-ji Temple with an Engl...
Day trip · 4 hours
See Tokyo's "Best of Both Worlds" in just 4 hours. Immerse yourself in the futuristic digital art of teamLab Planets, then explore the ancient traditions of Asakusa's ...
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
May
Kanda Matsuri
Festival yatai street food
30 Oct to 1 Nov
Tsukiji Autumn Festival
Tsukiji shops' special menus: seafood, meat, sweets, beer and wine
14 Mar to 5 Apr 2027
Ueno Sakura Matsuri
Hanami picnic foods and yatai street stalls
6-30 Nov
Tori-no-Ichi Asakusa
Tori meat skewers and yatai festival food
23 Oct to 3 Nov
Tokyo Ramen Festa
Regional ramen styles from across Japan
1-2 Nov
Setagaya Pan Matsuri
Artisan bakeries from across Japan
