Reasons to Visit Asakusa, Tokyo

If you want to truly experience the essence of Japan, Asakusa in Tokyo is a must-visit destination 🏯🏮

This is the place that evokes the settings of numerous Japanese animations, including Demon Slayer 🎏

Asakusa is the best place in Tokyo to feel the old Japanese vibe, with plenty of things to see and do. It's also a great place to try on a kimono, which is a must-do when visiting Japan. So, there's no reason not to go here! 👘

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📅 Itinerary
Arrive in Asakusa → Lunch → Sumida River afternoon walk → Nakamise Street (souvenirs/food) → Sensoji Temple → Culture and Tourism Center (cafe/free observatory) → Sensoji Temple night view → Sumida River evening walk

📍Sumida River
▫️A place worth visiting both day and night!
It's nice to walk while looking at the Skytree, and taking a cruise would be great too! Asakusa is usually very crowded, but the riverside is relatively quiet 🌊

📍Nakamise Street
▫️A street lined with souvenir shops and street food stalls from the entrance of Sensoji Temple to the main hall. Time flies while wandering around 🤍

📍Sensoji Temple
▫️The oldest temple in Tokyo and a must-visit when in Asakusa
Taking a photo at the Kaminarimon gate at the entrance of Sensoji is a must!

⛩️Things to do at Sensoji Temple
✅Bask in the smoke from the incense burner (believed to be good for health)
✅Wash your hands at Omizuya
✅Draw an Omikuji fortune

📍Culture and Tourism Center
▫️You can enjoy a stunning night view of Asakusa for free from the 8th floor of this place.
Although Asakusa is very crowded, surprisingly, not many people know about this place, so it wasn't crowded. The view of Sensoji Temple and the Skytree from here is really beautiful, so be sure to visit 🎐
There's also a cafe where you can sit and relax 🤍

🍱 Restaurants/Cafes 🥢
▫️Asakusa Gyukatsu
▫️Yoroiya (Shoyu Ramen)
▫️Tendon Tenya
▫️Asakusa Monja Zenya (Monjayaki)
▫️Tsunesushi (Sushi)
▫️Ichiran Ramen
▫️Cafe Fuglen
▫️Fruit Parlor (Parfait)
▫️Benizuru (Hotcakes)

🍡 Nakamise Street Food List 🍧
▫️Asakusa Menchi Katsu
▫️Sawawa (Matcha Ice Cream & Warabi Mochi)
▫️Yohei (Dango)
▫️Kagetsudo (Melon Pan)
▫️Imoyaki (Sweet Potato Brulee)
▫️Ginkado (Strawberry Mochi)
▫️Unana (Eel Onigiri)