Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) brings back excitement for 1st time in 4 years

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

 

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

 

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

 

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

 

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

 

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)

General view, Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an annual festival which takes place every year on the third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. This years Sanja Matsuri is held from May 19 to 21, 2023. This festival is known as one of the Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. Other two Great Shinto Festivals areKandaandSannoMatsuri. Mainly, Sanja Matsuri celebrates the founding of Senso-ji Temple. During the festival, visitors can witness energetic processions, featuring colorful portable shrines called mikoshi, traditional music, and lively performances. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan. (Photo by Keiichi Miyashita/AFLO)