Asakusa Shopping Streets
by Touk
Mar 1, 2025
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Asakusa is one of the most popular shopping areas in Tokyo, especially around Sensoji Temple, which is full of shops with traditional Japanese characteristics.
1. Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世通り)
• This is the main shopping street in Asakusa, located at the entrance to Sensoji Temple.
• Old shops selling Japanese souvenirs and gifts, such as traditional Japanese sweets, souvenirs from Tokyo, Sensoji Temple charms, kimonos, and Japanese-style decorations.
• Must-try food: Green tea soft-serve ice cream, Japanese steamed buns (Ningyo-yaki), sembei rice crackers.
2. Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street (新仲見世通り)
• This is a covered shopping street, running parallel to Nakamise Street.
• There are restaurants and souvenir shops. and modern shops
• Highlights: Japanese sweets shops, ramen shops, melonpan shops
3. Denpoin Street (伝法院通り)
• A shopping street with an Edo atmosphere and a retro atmosphere
• Sells authentic Japanese products such as kimonos, Japanese fans, samurai swords (decorated), pottery
• Suitable for those who like old atmospheres and traditional souvenirs
4. Asakusa Rox Area
• A more modern shopping area with small department stores and drug stores
• Including 100 yen shops, shoe stores, and Japanese cosmetic shops
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Asakusa shopping district is a place to come for a walk and buy souvenirs. There are both delicious food, souvenirs, and an old Japanese atmosphere that is hard to find in Tokyo.
Post by Touk | Mar 1, 2025












