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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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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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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 Tokino-Kane
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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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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Denpoin 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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Edo-Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum
See the unique special technique inherited
generation to generation, from Edo to Tokyo. |
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Nakamise Street
A shopping street of 260m, 88shops. Edo-style
crafts is sold here. Worth roaming in the
night time to see Japanese paintings on each
shutter. |
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Sumida Riverside Park
As famous as Ueno Park, in cherry blossom
season, the park will be colored by pink
everywhere (drunk people's face as well). |
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Sumida River Cruise
Direct water bus connected Asakusa and Odaiba
(Tokyo Bay Island). The ferry was designed
by one of the famous manga author (999). |
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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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Hanayashiki Amusement Park
A nostalgic amusement park popular among
local kids. The oldest jet coaster is still
alive. You never know where it goes and hits. |
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Street
Tokyo's wholesale restaurant supplies area.
Why not purchase a clock with plastic sushi,
You may say, the time is Maguro o'clock Tako
minute and Ikura second. Hungry? |
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Taikokan Drum Museum
You may find not only Japanese drums but
also other instruments for Gagaku (Shintoic
music) as well as portable shrine decoration.
Watch the price, some tag says JPY5,000,000! |
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