I wanted to share some photos of Asakusa; famous with tourists not only for its temples but also for its winding back alley streets with food stalls, souvenir shops and rickshaws. Asakusa is always our preferred base when we are in Tokyo. It's quiet yet convenient.
When one think of Asakusa, one would think of Sensoji Temple. Here in the photo is the Kaminarimon (or Thunder) gate. Just behind that gate is Nakamise-dori, there is a shopping street with more than 50 shops selling local specialties and souvenir items. Nakamise-dori ends at the temple second gate, Hozomon.
A magnet for local and foreign tourists alike, this place will be swarmed with people come weekends and public holidays. Be prepared for a huge crowd if you come during these times.
It is nicer to visit the temple complex early in the morning when there were only locals about without the tourists crush.
Away from Nakamise-dori but still nearby to the temple complex, you can experience more vibrant alley with plenty more shops.
There are a few supermarkets around too. We always buy our fruits here. The residential feel of the place is what drawn us to Asakusa every time. I always love to walk around the area with Raimie in the evening (while Zaini went on his solo trip), meeting friendly people along the way.
If we were staying at Toyoko-Inn Asakusa Komagata, there is a bonus for Raimie before reaching our hotel. The hotel was nearby Bandai Office and outside the office were statues of Doraemon, Ultraman, Gundam, to name a few. He loves taking photos there. We literally had hundreds of them in our collection.
Doraemon in a raincoat because it rained earlier. Even Ultraman statue had one.
For Entrecard members, my EC profile banner is of Hanayashiki Amusement Park; located in Asakusa. The amusement park is more than 150 years old and is the oldest amusement park in Japan. The area around Hanayashiki is quite "interesting" with what I think several 'adult" theaters about.
Some photos on my post a year back, here.
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