40. Asakusa, A Unique Town

Last month I went to Asakusa to buy a tenugui I wrote in my previous blog.

Asakusa is a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo and famous for this giant lantern.

Kaminari-mon gate is the symbol of Asakusa.

Before the pandemic this town attracted a lot of foreign tourists, and now many Japanese people visit there.

Young people rented kimono to put on, and enjoyed walking around and taking picture.

Rickshaws were waiting for tourists.

This street is called Nakamise and leads you to Sensoji temple and Asakusa shrine. A variety of unique goods and foods are available.

Nakamise street.

Sensoji temple.

Around the temple and shrine, there are many shops and restaurants which specialize typical Japanese dishes such as barbecued eel, sukiyaki, tempura, and Japanese-Western dishes.

I ate Japanese-Western dish.

This town has unique atmosphere comparing with other major towns in Tokyo and I’m sure you enjoy shopping and eating here.

You can enjoy modern Japanese view such as Tokyo Sky Tree.