Sanja Matsuri 2026: Three Sacred Mikoshi | Shrine Departure to Hozomon Gate | Full 20-Min Record

Every May, the streets of Asakusa, Tokyo erupt into one of Japan's most powerful festivals — Sanja Matsuri. This is a 20-minute highlight of the grand centerpiece: the three sacred mikoshi depart from Asakusa Shrine, fill the grounds of Sensoji Temple with thunderous energy, rise above the crowd in front of the Main Hall, and pass through the iconic Hozomon Gate. The mikoshi carried out from Asakusa Shrine wind through the temple grounds — tossed, lifted, and carried against the backdrop of the Five-Story Pagoda and Hozomon Gate. This overwhelming energy and scale can only be felt in person. ▼ What is Sanja Matsuri? ・One of Tokyo's three great festivals, held annually the third weekend of May ・Over 1 million visitors attend the three-day event ・The three main mikoshi of Asakusa Shrine are the centerpiece ・The procession passes through Sensoji — one of Japan's most iconic temples ▼ Chapters 0:00 Opening Highlights 0:48 The Three Sacred Mikoshi Depart the Shrine 0:59 Mikoshi-Momi at Sensoji Main Hall 9:55 Mikoshi Raised Above the Crowd in Front of the Main Hall 10:03 Ninomiya Mikoshi Passes Through Hozomon Gate #SanjaMatsuri #SanjaMatsuri2026 #AsakusaShrine #Mikoshi #Tokyo #Japan #JapaneseFestival #Sensoji #HozomonGate #SacredMikoshi #Asakusa #Matsuri #JapaneseCulture #JapanTravel #IkiJapan