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Sensouji Temple
Sensouji ( also known as Asakusa Kan-non
Temple ) is a Buddhist temple. Night time
light-up until 23:00 is calm and sound and
unforgettable. Great view from the deck of
Asakusa Bunka Kankou Center. |
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Kaminarimon Gate
Kaminarimon ( Thunder Gate ), the outer gate
of the Sensouji Temple and symbol of Asakusa,
which was dedicated by Mr.Panasonic (Matsushita
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Nakamise
A shopping street of 260m, 88 shops. Edo-style
crafts is sold here. Worth roaming in the
night time to see Japanese paintings on each
shutter. Perpendicularly crossing shopping
street is called Shin-Nakamise, also worth to explore 110 shops on 380m
length. |
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Nitenmon Gate
Two Heavens Gate. Built in 1618, just refurbished
in 2009. Right next to this gate has nice
bar called Bar six. View from the deck is awesome. |
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Goju-no-tou (Five Storied Pagoda)
On top of which a bone of Buddha, offered
from the Royal temple of Sri Lanka, is kept.
Indeed, Japan is a Buddhism country. |
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Bentenyama Tokinokane
It had been used as a clock for Edo citizen.
Nowadays, it still ding-dongs at 6 o'clock
in the morning. Let's wake up for happy day.
And 108 ding-dongs in the evening of December
31st called Joyano-Kane. Let's wake up for
happy life. |
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Denbouin Temple
The accommodation for monks of Sensouji Temple.
One of the best kept Japanese garden in downtown
Tokyo. Unfortunately not open to public anymore.
Would you like to be a monk? |
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Denbouin dori
How many of Nezumi Kozo (famous Edo burglar)
can you find on the street? This one is above
the roof! |
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Asakusa Jinja Shrine
Sanja Matsuri, one of the three major festivals
in Tokyo, which takes place every year in
late May. The town gets hottest in atmosphere. |
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Kappabashi Dougugai
Tokyo's wholesale restaurant supplies area.
Surprising chef welcomes you, but you'll
be more surprised to meet the golden creature somewhere along the street. And this is all plastic! Perpendicularly crossing
shopping street is called Kappabashi-Hondori . |
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Matsuchiyama Syouden (Shoden) Temple
Radish represents the harmony of wife and
husband as well as spiritual lustration. |
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Ootori Jinja Shrine
November festival started in Edo period.
Get Kumade for your business uprising! |
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Star no Hiroba (Asakusa Koukaido Hall)
Japanese Holliwood Star?! |
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Asahi Beer Tower
It is the headquarter of Asahi Breweries
and designed in a shape of a mug of beer,
and the hall next to it, has a giant golden
flame on top (no shit, no sperm). |
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Sumida Park
Nice warm walk with cherry blossom. Fire
works festival in summer time. Lunch break
with your bento-box in any season. |
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Tokyo Sky Tree
Hight of 634m, completed in 2012, new Tokyo
Tower. Arch rising of warpage/camber line
is the Japanese tradition. New sightseeing
spot of Asakusa, only Sumida river away.
Best view is actually not from the top observation
floor but from the bottom to look up. |
