Written by Greg Lane
Ōtori Jinja (shrine) is a popular shrine located to the north of Asakusa. Praying at the shrine promises to deliver “household peace”.
The shrine is most known for the Tori no Ichi markets which are held during November each year. At Tori no Ichi, vendors sell lucky decorated rakes called “kumade”. Kumade literally means “bear paw”.
The shrine is also a popular location for hatsumode—the first shrine visit of the year. Possibly due to the aforementioned assurance to bring household peace!
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Open 24 hours for worship. Shrine office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
鷲神社(浅草酉の市御本社)
3-18-7 Senzoku, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Open 24 hours for worship. Shrine office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 0.7 km from Iriya Station Hibiya Line (H19)
- 0.8 km from Minowa Station Hibiya Line (H20)
- 1.1 km from Minowabashi Station Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA1)
