Many Japanese and tourists alike visit Sensoji Temple every year. But the Kinryu no Mai (golden dragon dance) is a special performance to enjoy if you can make it there on March 18. The dance usually happens at three times during the day: 11:30 p.m., 2 p.m, and 3:30 p.m.
Why March 18?
On March 18 in the year 628, two fisherman brothers casually fished a Buddhist statue out of the Sumida River. The village chief used this statue, which turned out to be one of the Bodhisattva Kannon, to found Sensoji Temple. Why the dragon? Because Kannon took the form of a golden dragon when descending from Heaven.
Want even more backstory and secret tips about the event? Check out our feature article on it here.
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18th Mar, 2023
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2:00pm – 6:00pm
金龍の舞
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Canceled in heavy rain
- 0.6 km from Asakusa Station Ginza Line (G19)Asakusa Line (A18)Tobu Skytree Line (TS1)
- 0.8 km from Tawaramachi Station Ginza Line (G18)
- 1.0 km from Honjo-azumabashi Station Asakusa Line (A19)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 14 ºC
Low: 10 ºC
