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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

The Asakusa Culture Tourist information center is located in front of the famed Sensoji temple. The center, which provides visitors with plenty of information on the neighbourhood, is quite popular thanks to the free observatory located on the upper floor. From above, one can see well the main hall of Sensoji as well as Tokyo Skytree and Asahi’s golden poo.

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Sensoji Temple Seen From Afar

Exhibition In The Tourist Information Center Of Asakusa

The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

Sensoji Temple Seen From The Culture Tourist Information Center

A View Of Skytree

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Country: Japan
Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Taitō-ku
District : Kaminarimon

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Drinking Alley of Asakusa

Hoppy dori is a famous drinking street of Asakusa, located just west of Sensoji temple. Many drinking establishments and izakayas are located on that street which was once the meeting place of choice for those who wanted to gamble on horse racing. Hoppy is actually a drink made of a mix of a diluted beer-like soda and schochu. It was a popular beer alternative among gamblers in the days when beer was less affordable. Nowadays the street is popular among both locals and tourists visiting Asakusa.

Asakusa In The Evening

Drinking Alleys Of Asakusa

Customers At Japanese Izakaya

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Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Taitō-ku
District : Asakusa

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Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo national Museum contains diverse exhibitions of Japanese cultural heritage with an impressive collection of art and archaeological artefacts, including many national treasures. We visited only one of the six buildings that forms the Tokyo National museum. The Honkan, which is the main building, exhibits Japanese artworks from Buddhist statues to elegant traditional clothes. A large collection of ancient weapons and armors is also on display.

Samurai Armor At Tokyo National Museum

Paintings At Tokyo National Museum

Samurai Helmet At Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum

Pottery At Tokyo National Museum

Inside Tokyo National Museum

Vase In Tokyo National Museum

Japanese Buddha Statue At Tokyo National Museum

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Yanaka cemetery area in Tokyo

The Yanaka area is a district of Tokyo with an atmosphere reminiscent of the old days. Besides the large Yanaka cemetery, many smaller cemeteries are found in the region. Each of them is attached to a small Buddhist temple. It is a nice area to take a casual walk and enjoy a certain feeling of being in old Tokyo.

Temple Entrance In Yanaka Cemetery Area

Japanese Cemetery In Tokyo

Garden At The Japanese Cemetery

Buddhist Temple And Cemetery In Yanaka

Sake Offering Over Toombstone

Flowers And Wooden Tablet In Japanese Cemetery

Wooden Sticks At Japanese Cemetery

Wooden Memorial Boards

Monuments In Japanese Cemetery

Buddhist Cemetery Hall

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Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Taitō-ku
District : Yanaka

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Kamiya Bar

Kamiya bar is located in Tokyo’s famous historical district of Asakusa. It is famously knows in Tokyo for the unique drink it serves: “Denki Bran”. Denki Bran is a mix of brandy-like alcohol but the exact receipy, however, is a well guarded secret. The best way to enjoy Denki Bran is to drink it in between two glasses of beer I was told. Of course, one liter beer glasses are available. Kamiya bar also serves food that do a good job at accompanying the drinks.

Serving Denki Bran

Benki Bran Kamiya Bar

Customers At Kamiya Bar

Kamiya Bar

Outside Kamiya Bar

Kamiya Bar Asakusa

Enjoying Drink At Kamiya Bar

Denki Bran

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Area : Kanto area
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City : Taitō-ku
District : Asakusa

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Dojo fish in Asakusa

Next time you are looking for a culinary experience in Tokyo, I suggest this one. This restaurant in Asakusa is specialized in Dojo, a cute Continue reading Dojo fish in Asakusa

Eating Dojo

Fish Restaurant In Asakusa

Dojo And Egg

Dojo Restaurant

Dojo Japanese Fish

Dojo Fish In Asakusa

Dojo Restaurant Entrance

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Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Taitō-ku
District : Komagata

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One very good place to see Tokyo Skytree

The sight of Tokyo Skytree is quite surreal in the night sky of Tokyo. One very good spot to see Tokyo Skytree is located a short walk South-East of Sensoji temple close to the Asakusa train station. On the northern riverbank of Sumida river, a short set of stairs lead you to a walkway right next to the water.

You will get a very good view of Tokyo Skytree, and if you are there at dinner-time, you will see a lot of boats pass by. Those brightly-lit boats are “Yakatabune” where you can eat and drink while cruising the Sumida river. This type of restaurant-boat is a landmark in Asakusa.

To the right of Skytree, you will also see the strange golden sculpture atop the New Asahi building. Many Japanese refer to this sculpture as the “Golden Ounco” which translates to “Golden Poo”.

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Area : Kanto area
Prefecture : Tōkyō-to
City : Taitō-ku
District : Hanakawado

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Sensoji Temple (Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji,金龍山浅草寺)

I am always amazed by the quietness of Senso-ji temple at night in stark contrast to the crowds of tourists during daytime. The buildings of the temple are well lit and provide a surreal atmosphere. Continue reading Sensoji Temple (Kinryū-zan Sensō-ji,金龍山浅草寺)

Sensoji temple gate

Sensoji and skytree

Japanese lantern at Sensoji temple

Sensoji lantern

Huge lantern of Sensoji temple

Sensoji temple

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Walking in Asakusa in the morning

The video first shows the river-side of the Sumida river with a view of Tokyo Skytree and then moves on to Senso-ji temple.

Gaijin-San's theater

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City : Taitō-ku
District : Hanakawado

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Bandai Head Office Building and popular character statues

Bandai has its headquarters in Asakusa, just outside the building you can walk among some statues of its most popular characters like Doraemon. Inside, there is a lot of toys and figurines on display.