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The center of Shitamachi (old-fashioned downtown) in Tokyo (1hour from
Haneda and Narita Airport and Only 20min from Tokyo Station), Asakusa is
one of few areas where you can enjoy its experience of the vibrant culture
traditionally.
The main attraction of the World’s famous town of Tokyo is “Sensoji” temple;
one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Japan and that was built in
the 7th century. The temple has been approached via a shopping street,
named “Nakamise,” (known as the oldest shopping street in Japan). The street
has provided variety of traditional foods and products, and unique souvenirs
for centuries towards visitors.
Moreover, In 2012, by using leading-edge technique, the Tokyo Sky Tree©
( new Tokyo Tower) and its belong amusement facilities will open up in
next to Asakusa area.
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The oldest and most popular temple in Tokyo, built in 7th century. It’s
located in the center of Asakusa area. When approaching the temple, people
first enter through the Kaminarimon (the Thunder Gate); the first of two
gates of the Sensoji temple. Today, its gate has got into the symbol of
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Main Shopping Street : Nakamise
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Nakamise is one of the oldest shopping Street in Japan. During late 17th
century and early 18th century, those neighbors who performed receiving
and serving visitors in Sensoji Temple were given special right to open
their shops in the approach to the temple. This was said to be the beginning
of Nakamise.
Length of its street is approximately 250m/274 yards, and having 89 shops
(54 shops in East side and 35 shops in West side). |
Hanayashiki Amusement Park
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The oldest amusement park in Japan, Hanayashiki has opened in 1853. its
site area is very small, yet, having more than 20 “uniquely” enjoyable
attractions and 10 shops including restaurants. It’s located very close
to Sensoji-temple.
Plus, a variety of events are ongoing including a dress-up event monthly. |
Sanja Matsuri(Sanja Festival)
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one of the three remarkable festivals in Tokyo; along with the Kanda Matsuri
festival and Sanno Matsuri festival.
The festival is held in honor of the three persons who founded Sensoji
temple.
Sanja Matsuri festival is held on the third weekend of every May at Asakusa
Shrine. |
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Date Shot
10 Aug. 2011
(634m)
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"Tokyo Sky Tree" will appear in the Narihirabashi/Oshiage area
(Only 1km/0.6ml east from Asakusa) in Sumida Ward, Tokyo in spring of 2012
with a lot of amusement facilities including aquarium, theater, shopping
mall, and so forth. Boasting a height of 634m/2080ft, the tower will be
one of the highest towers in the world.
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Drinking Spot : good old Japanese style bar
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The place that attracts gourmets from far and wide is Asakusa. Not fine
Japanese foods restaurants with emphasizing long-standing tradition are
lined up, but also Asakusa is well known as the place where is lined with
hidden fine Japanese style bars. Specialty of all Japanese style bars is
usually Yakitori (grilled chicken) and/or stewed fancy meat. Enjoying these
“nibbles” over highball (cutting whisky with soda) is standard style of
smart drinkers. |
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Operating a variety of cruising boats along the Sumida River and on the
Tokyo Bay. It takes ONLY 45min ride from Asakusa to Hamarikyu Onshi Garden.
Boats pass under 12 unique bridges on the Sumida River, and enable to see
the Asahi Beer Building which resembles a glass of beer and of course Tokyo
Sky Tree as well from Asakusa terminal. |
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