ASAKUSA
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Kaminarimon Gate
The outer gate of the Sensouji Temple IS symbol of Asakusa
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Sensouji Temple
Buddhist temple. Night time light-up shows another world
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5 Storied Pagoda
It has a bone of Buddha on its top, from Sri Lanka
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Nitenmon Gate
Nitenmon Gate is Two Heavens Gate. Built in 1618
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Denbouin Temple
The accommodation for Sensouji Temple monks. Beautiful garden!
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Denbouin Avenue
Famous Edo burglar, can you find him on the roof?
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Asakusa Shrine
This hosts Sanja Matsuri Festival in May every year
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Bentenyama Bell
Tokinokane had been used as a clock for Edo citizen
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Nakamise
Shopping street of 260m, 88 shops. Edo-style crafts available
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Kappabashi Dougugai
Wholesale restaurant supplies kitchenware street
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Asahi Beer
The headquarter of Asahi Breweries, made in France?
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Sumida Park
Nice warm walk with cherry blossom. Famous for fireworks festival
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Sumida River
Water bus runs from/to Odaiba, Hamarikyu Garden
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Imado Shrine
ManakiNeko born here. Looking for spouse?
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Matsuchiyama Shoden
Radish represents the harmony of wife and husband as well as spiritual lustration
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Ootori Shrine
November festival started in Edo period. Get Kumade for your business uprising!
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Star no Hiroba
Japanese Holliwood Star? South of Denbouin Garden along Orange street
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Asakusa culture sightseeing center
Tourist information center designed by Kuma Kengo who did Olympic Stadium
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Tokyo Skytree
Hight of 634m. Arch rising of warpage/camber line is the Japanese tradition
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Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center
Traditional artisan hand craft from Edo period. Free entrance
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Taikokan Museum
Not only Japanese drum but worldwide collection available in Nishi-Asakusa
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Sumida Hokusai Museum
Katsushika Hokusai Museum is in Sumida-ku, east side of Sumida river
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Sword Museum
Next to Kyu-Yasuda-Teien, not far from Edo-Tokyo Museum and Kokugikan
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Tokyo National Museum
Best of Japan, 2000 history, not much compare to 5000 history of China (: