Asakusa

Visiting Tokyo for the first time, how to unlock both the tradition and modernity of Tokyo? Or, if you only have 1 day, how to make the most of Tokyo? You can start from Asakusa Temple, walk across the Sumida River along the "Tokyo Water Street" to the Sky Tree, get to know Tokyo with your "vision"; or start a gourmet journey on the tip of your tongue, go to Shibuya Miyashita Park to taste the special food from all over Japan with your "taste"; In the evening, you can climb high and look far, watch a light show at Shibuya SHIBUYA SKY; finally, end the day's journey and return to the Tokyo Royal Prince Hotel Garden Tower Hotel, look up at the night sky of Tokyo and the Tokyo Tower, and "feel" the super romantic Tokyo! 【Asakusa】 The Asakusa area of Tokyo still retains the bold and unrestrained characteristics of the common people in the Edo period of Japan. The streets, temples, and shrines here inject a strong sense of history into this area. Riding a rickshaw, you can get another unique perspective to visit Asakusa. The rickshaw driver is very enthusiastic, taking us deep into the streets, making us feel the retro style of the Asakusa area in the Edo period. 【Sky Tree Street】 The Sky Tree not only overlooks the extraordinary beauty of the whole Tokyo, but also has more than 300 shops at the bottom of the tower, "Tokyo Sky Tree Street (TOKYO Solamachi)", where you can buy and eat Japanese specialties and food. Many shops can correspond in multiple languages, which is very convenient. 【Shibuya Miyashita Park】 When it comes to Shibuya, it reminds people of the bustling and bustling iconic crossroads. The treasure in the center of Shibuya is hidden in the high-rise buildings of Shibuya. Miyashita Park has now been reborn and has become a new type of open space, like a secret garden in a steel and concrete forest. The Shibuya Alley on the first floor is a food alley, where you can taste a variety of local Japanese foods. 【Shibuya SHIBUYA SKY】 The Shibuya landmark Scramble Square is currently the tallest building in Shibuya. The rooftop has the largest rooftop viewing space in Japan, "SHIBUYA SKY", as if walking in the clouds. There is also a special light show at night, like entering the time and space gate of another parallel world, it is really cool!

Asakusa is the traditional downtown area of Tokyo and home to many internationally-known sightseeing places: You can see "The Golden Poo" - a giant golden statue perched on top of Asahi Beer Hall. It looks comically like a shining dollop of poop, hence the nickname. It is believed that a golden poo brings luck in Japan. You can see Senso-ji Temple as well. It is one of Tokyo's most historical temples and is an absolute must-see. Look out for the impressive Kaminarimon Gate that marks the entrance-way to the temple, and weave your way down the stall-lined Nakamise-dori shopping street (a great place to get rice crackers and all sorts of souvenirs) to the Hözömon Gate and the main hall. Many visitors also rent a kimono before making this trip. You can find more temples all around Asakusa, including Matsuchiyama Shöden Honryu-in. #tokyotrip #temples #asakusa #japan

#wheretogo Amazing place to spend an entire day. Spend an hour around Senjoji Temple to immerse in the zenness and street snacks. Then head down to the nearby Dontonburi for souvenirs and food! Psst their curry cheese bun and melon bun are MUST TRY! Then, do check out the don don donki down the road, which is MASSIVE! Around the corner there are many other shopping brands too! #Japan #Streetsnacks

#timetotravel When you're looking for a place to visit in Tokyo, don't miss this place. Asakusa is a must to visit. Though it's very crowded, there are a lot of activities that you can do. You can visit the historic Sensoji Temple. Take a picture at the iconic Kaminarimon "Thunder Gate". Explore Nakamise shopping street. You can also ride a rickshaw to go around the place. I just came here to meet a friend, and relax my mind. #tripblazers #summervacation #trip #tokyo

#timetotravel Address - Taito, Tokyo, Japan Attraction - Sensō-ji Buddhist temple, ancient town Avg. Price per Person - free of charge kimono rent - 3690 including hair set kimono rent shop - along the Asakusa station Asakusa, a very popular famous traditional town nearby Tokyo. It is famous for it’s copious temples, festivals, crafts, rickshaws, and kimono. So much so that it's probably the most visited tourist spot in the city. #japan #tokyo #asakusa

The Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan is definitely a must-see on your next trip! Right after going through the Kaminarimon Gate, you can explore the bustling Nakamise Street where traditional crafts, printed cotton kimono, and the scent of Japanese sweets will captivate your senses and attention. Check out the famous dorayaki, fried manju buns, and mochi skewer treats! Further into the street, you will be amazed by dozens of smaller shopping streets which are perfect for a leisurely wander. Do visit soon!

#tokyotrip Asakusa Kannon Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The temple itself is active among locals, so you can see them visiting the place for prayers. The huge lantern at the outer gate is iconic for the site. It’s also next to Nakamise Shopping Street where you can find tons of food and souvenirs. A shopping street of over 200 meters leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate. Visiting the temple is free of charge. Definitely a must visit temple if you have the time.

It was quite late when we arrived in Tokyo from Osaka; thus, when we went to the neighboring Asakusa, the stalls along Nakamise-dori were mostly closed. Nevertheless, the vibe surrounding Senso-ji was really charming, and there were so many food options nearby. Some of them were among the best in town; we had the best affordable charcoal grilled unagi at Unatoto and ramen at the famous Ichiran. We'll surely go there earlier when we visit Japan next year to explore more. #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #japan #asakusa #temple #sensojitemple #unatoto #ichiran #ramen #unagi #tokyo

#tokyotrip Sensoji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. Is also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple and one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. There is a shopping street called Nakamise, the stretch is more than 200 meters. It leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate. Typical Japanese souvenirs such as Yukata, folding fans and various traditional local snacks can be found there. The admission is free and is open daily. The temple is just a few steps from Asakusa station. It's always crowded in the afternoon, it will be good to go in the morning to avoid the crowds. ##tripblazers #japan

Sensoji, the oldest temple in Japan's capital, is located in Asakusa, Tokyo's most popular sightseeing area.Sensoji is the oldest temple in Tokyo, boasting over 1300 years of history. Located in the popular sightseeing area of Asakusa, this temple is especially famous for its large red lantern hanging at the entrance gate called Kaminarimon. Nakamise Dori, the oldest shopping street in Japan, is located beyond the Kaminarimon Gate and is always bustling with visitors to the temple. The street stretches for 250 meters and has almost 180 shops, mostly handling souvenirs and Japanese confectioneries. Snacks such as the Asakusa specialty imo yokan (sweet potato jelly) and ningyo yaki (doll-shaped cookies), along with Japanese accessories, can be found here, so this is also an ideal place to look for souvenirs.

Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.

#tokyo Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi, one of Tokyo's districts where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensō-ji (浅草寺), a very popular Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, it's Tokyo's oldest temple and one of its most significant. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional and local snacks & souvenirs. Kaminarimon(雷门) is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1,000 years ago, it's the symbol of Asakusa, lots of the visitors like to take photos here.