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Temples & Shirines
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji is the “jewel” among Tokyo’s temples. It was built in the 7th
century — making it one of Tokyo’s oldest temples — though the current
buildings are postwar reconstructions.
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
5-min. walk from Asakusa sta.
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line Tobu Isezaki Line)
03-3842-0181 |
Kaminarimon
This imposing gate greets visitors to Senso-ji Temple. First built more
than 1,000 years ago, it symbolizes Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street
stretches from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds.
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
5-min. walk from Asakusa sta. (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa
Line / Tobu Isezaki Line)
03-3842-0181 |
Denpo-in Temple
Located beside Senso-ji, this temple is famous for its beautiful garden. Unfortunately, both the temple and garden are closed to the public. Appointments to the visit to the garden are no longer accepted.
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku
5-min. walk from Asakusa sta. (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa
Line / Tobu Isezaki Line)
03-3842-0181 |
Chingodo Temple
This peaceful little shrine beside Denpoin’s famous pond pays tribute to
tanuki raccoon dogs who figure in Japanese myth as merry pranksters. They
have been known to appear in Japanese woodcuts like Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s
“Raccoon Drums.”
2 Asakusa, Taito-ku
5-min. walk from Asakusa sta.
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line / Tobu Isezaki Line) |
Historic sites
Monument of Asakusa Ryounkaku ("Skyscraper")
This 12-floor octagonal high-rise building that was designed by Englishman
William K. Burton in 1890 included an elevator. Boasting an amazing view,
it was one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots. Destroyed in the 1923
Great Kanto Earthquake, it was never rebuilt.
2-12 Asakusa, Taito-ku |
Museums
Taiko-Kan (Drum museum)
This cosy museum contains drums from the world over, including Japanese
taiko drums. Visitors are allowed to play several of the drums. The museum
is located above the Miyamoto Unosuke Nishi Asakusa store, which sells
Japanese drums and festival goods.
2-1-1Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku
4-min. walk from Ginza subway line Tawara-cho sta.
03-3842-5622 |
World bags & luggage Museum
This museum opened in 1975 and is operated by a bag company. 420 masterpieces
from 31 countries are on display. The variety in bags allows you to experience
the difference in culture and customs between countries, as well as the
changes in Japanese technology. Particularly popular works are those made
from zebra, frog, elephant, shark and eel.
1-8-10 Komagata, Taito-ku
2-min. walk from Toei Subway Asakusa Line Asakusa sta.
03-3847-5515 |
Entertaiments
Hanayashiki Amusement Park
Opened in 1853 as a flower garden, Hanayashiki is said to be Japan’s oldest amusement park. It is packed with a mix of new and old machines, including “Roller Coaster” — Japan’s oldest existing rollercoaster — and the scream machine “Space Shot” that gives a bird’s eye view of Asakusa.
2-min. Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Subway Asakusa Line,
2minutes on foot from Asakusa Station. |
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