Enjoy Your Sanja Festival with an Outing Plan – Experience Kimono Dressing, Retro Cafe, and Explore the Enchanting Asakusa This Season

“Sanja Matsuri”(三社祭) is an annual festival in the Asakusa Shrine located in one of the Japanese sightseeing spots, Asakusa that is usually held for 3 days on the 3rd weekend in May. In 2023, it will be held 19th (Friday), 20th (Saturday), and 21st (Sunday) of May. The Sanja Festival is crowded with many people. What are some of the highlights and ways to enjoy it? Whether you have participated before or for the first time, we will introduce a plan to enjoy the Sanja Matsuri even more.

Vibrant and Lively Festival of Asakusa – “Sanja Matsuri”

“Sanja Matsuri”(三社祭) is held for 3 days on the 3rd weekend in May. 1.8 million people are expected for the 3 days during the period, and Asakusa City is in a festive mood. There are many food stands all side by side and you can enjoy different sides of the Asakusa. Various types of ceremonies will be held on each of the 3 festival days, so you can visit all 3 days, or just choose the day you want to go and enjoy it. It allows you to experience Sanja Matsuri with a plan that suits you. For your information, on the 1st day, the ‘Dai-gyoretsu’, which signals the start of the Sanja Festival, parades through Asakusa.” On the 2nd day, about 100 mikoshi called the “Chonai Mikoshi Rengo Togyo”(町内神輿連合渡御) will go around the town from the precincts of Asakusa Shrine, and on the 3rd day, 3 mikoshi from Asakusa Shrine will go out into the town. The climax of the festival, the procession of the Honsha portable shrine, is the most exciting, with a crowd full of excitement and energy. It’s recommended that you make a plan to participate for don’t be too hard on yourself. Enjoy a special festival that only lasts for 3 days in a year.

Address	（Asakusa Shrine）2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	An 8-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Asakusa
URL	https://www.asakusajinja.jp/english/

Experience Authentic Kimono Wearing at “Asakusa Kimono Rental Hanaka”

Asakusa is a so gorgeous town. There are many photo spots that become good combinations with Kimono. Wearing Kimono when you visit Asakusa, Kaminarimon and Sanjamatsuri makes you excited even more. While Asakusa has a lot of Kimono rental shops, one of the recommended shops is “Asakusa Kimono Rental Hanaka”. You can enjoy a high-grade kimono experience, which includes being dressed by professionals who are qualified instructors and having your hair styled by nationally certified beauticians. Hotel Tavinos Asakusa is offering Rental Kimono Experience Plan, ‘Strolling around Asakusa in a kimono or yukata’. There is no separate English-language plan available, but we offer a convenient and excellent value accommodation package that includes a complimentary kimono rental and allows you to return the kimono at the hotel. This hotel is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Asakusa Shrine, where the famous Sanja Matsuri festival is held. You can start exploring the area immediately after putting on your kimono. Why not stroll around Asakusa town in a kimono and create some wonderful memories?

Opening Hours	9:30AM – 6:30PM（Irregular Holidays）
Address	6F KOPO HANAKAWADO 1-2-8, Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 6-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Asakusa
URL	https://asakusa-hanaka.com/

Enjoy the Nostalgic Atmosphere at “Taisho Romankan Cafe'”

“Asakusa Taisho Romankan Cafe” is one of the popular retro cafes in Asakusa. The building dates back to the Taisho Period (1912-1926) and has been renovated to preserve its vintage atmosphere. The retro atmosphere is perfect for strolling wearing Kimono. The menu also features visually appealing items that have been popular since the Taisho Period, such as cream soda and pudding. The most popular menu, ‘haikara (stylish) cream soda’ is rich in variety and very colorful. Please try various flavors. Take-out is possible, but it is also recommended to eat inside the café, where furniture and furnishings from the Taisho period are left here and there. There are many retro photo spots outside the building, so let’s enjoy taking pictures while meaning the Taisho atmosphere.

Opening Hours	9:30AM – 6:30PM
Address	2-2-4 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 5-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Asakusa
URL	https://www.asakusa-romankan.com/