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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. |
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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. |
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Nitenmon Gate
Built in 1618, just refurbished in 2009. |
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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. And 108 ding-dongs in the
evening of December 31st called Joyano-Kane. |
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Denbouin Temple
The accommodation for monks of Sensouji Temple.
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.
Why not purchase a clock with plasic sushi.
You may say, the time is Maguro o'clock Tako
minute and Ikura second. Hungry? |
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Matsuchiyama 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
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. |
