Located at Taito area (alight at Asakusa station), this shrine is a must go if you are a tourist in Tokyo. The path towards the shrine filled with all the shops selling souvenir and Japanese street food like Takoyaki (octopus balls), Taiyaki (Japanese fish-shaped cake filled with red-bean paste), Senbei (Japanese rice crackers) and many more. So if you are... More

I spent 2 hours in Asakusa on a recent trip to Tokyo and it was time well spent, I highly recommend a visit. If you are short on time and unfamiliar with the area, I suggest going to the Tourist center across from the subway station and from the outer gate of the Senso-ji temple. Here you can get a... More

Great views of the Skytower, rickshaw rides and the excitement of the bazaar-like market stalls leading up to the shrine and in sidestreets and arcades.

On a recent business trip to Tokyo, I ventured out to Asakusa on the northern fringe of the city. I wanted to see some of the older buddhist temples, and take in a bit of history and local flavor. Outside of the temples, there are not too many of the old buildings and architecture left as this area was hit... More

This is a great little morning or afternoon place to visit. There is a well preserved, historic temple (free to visit) and lots of small shops. Interspersed among many shops selling tourist trinkets you still find traditional food vendors and a few artisans--makes it worth the trip. This is a different pace than just visiting Ginza!

Hana matsuri at the Asakusa shrine, Kappabashi market, Sumida riverside parks, Rin project bike rental.

Asakusa is a famous hubbub of old Tokyo, representing a way of life that brings people in close contact for souvenirs and food. The center architectural attraction is the Senso Ji temple, Tokyo's oldest; the original structure was built in the 7th century. The adjacent shrine is a Shinto Buddhist shrine, the Asakusa shrine, built in 1727. The temples have... More

The temple resides inside an old Japanse town. I like the temple a lot with the famous tower. The local food there is delicious. I dropped by a ramen house and order a local ramen with a shochu in a rained day. Other local food stores also provide a wide range of Japanese cake. They are really delicious. Highly recommend.

The main attraction of this place is the Senso Ji temple and thousands of people come here to sight-see and shop at the four blocks of concession booths along the arcade. During peak seasons and sunny days, this place gets really crowded. My favorite time to visit this site is during cherry blossom seasons (mid-March to mid-April) and the winter... More