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Actually, we went to the building one day and there is a nice Asahi craft beer bar inside plus a huge beer hall, Flamme d’or. Tonkatsu Oribe restaurant
Here at Plan My Japan, we love Japanese Tonkatsu and dare we say we’ve eaten dozens in our time spent in Japan. Denboin Street – Unique Souvenirs
An old fashioned shopping street in Asakusa (a bit like an outdoor version of Nishi-sandō shopping street), Denboin Street is home to lots of traditional shops and hand crafted goods – you can also turn your own hand to making unique gifts to take home.
As well as textiles, glassware and fabrics, there are lots of wonderful workshops like making your own rings / pendants.
Taiyaki Sharaku
Time for some Taikyaki! In other words, today’s Asakusa is not traditional Japan the like of Kyoto’s Gion District or Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District but a rather curious blend of old and new, almost akin to a theme park. There are also ninja games and rides for the very young.
Suzukien Asakusa
A matcha made in heaven, Suzukien Asakusa is renowned for its matcha gelato and sublime sweet treats.
There are several levels of richness / matcha strength to choose from (a n-’ice touch) and you can opt for a cone or bowl.
Level 7 matcha gelato is said to have one of the highest matcha concentrations in the world plus their hojicha and black sesame dessert is highly recommended.
If you don’t fancy gelato, you can purchase a matcha chocolate set that has all 7 flavours and levels of matcha – a tea-riffic taste sensation!
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Standing beside these older structures today are also new, ultramodern landmarks such as the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and Don Quijote Asakusa. Then use the steps to come down.
It is making our mouths water just thinking about it – even their tonkatsu sauce is so rich and they used a special rock-salt to bring out the flavours.
There are only two Tonkatsu Oribe restaurants in Tokyo (and Japan) – Tonkatsu Oribe Asakusa branch and Tonkatsu Oribe Kanda Jinbocho branch. Asakusa Shrine
A small Shinto shrine close to Senso-ji, this is also a nice place to escape the hustle and bustle of the more popular temple nearby.
Asakusa shrine was built in the late 1640s in honour of the fishermen who established Senso-ji – it is one of only two historic buildings in the area to survive the World War II bombing and is marked by a large grey Torii gate at its entrance.
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Best of all, the entire street is beautifully decorated with painted shutters and atmospheric street fittings. The festival features a large procession of performers such as Teko-mai and Kumiodori.
Highlights
The shrine is dedicated to the three local deities who contributed to the construction of the "Sensoji Temple."
The shrine pavilion, which remains unchanged from the time of its construction, is designated as a nationally important cultural property.
The shrine is well known for the "Sanja Matsuri" festival, an annual festival held in May.
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石玉卿
I always come here to join the Sanja Festival, one of Tokyo's big festivals, which is held at Asakusa Shrine.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 浅草神社
- Postal Code
- 111-0032
- Address
- 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3844-1575
- Holiday
- Open every day
- Hours
- Always open
Shrine office: Weekdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Weekends and holidays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm - Admission
- Free
- Directions
- 7 min.
The second is the Taisho Romankan (大正ロマン館) where you can rent costumes and enjoy photos and desserts in a Taisho-Era setting.
Hoppy Street
The many restaurants at Hoppy Street were preparing for the dinner crowd when I walked past.
Ryōunkaku was also prominently featured in Edogawa Ranpo’s The Man Traveling with the Brocade Portrait, a creepy story that you must read if you’re into such tales.
Older Asakusa Photos
Allow me to share various older photos of Tokyo’s most famous and beloved temple district that I took over the years.
I’m particularly fond of the night photos.
I also create in-depth features on mythology and folklore, with my myth articles published on international platforms and read by several million people worldwide. Asakusa Observatory (Free)
We start our ‘Asakusa Tokyo Things to do list’ with the best way to get a feel for the whole area from up high – head to the free Asakusa Observatory atop the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
Located on the top floor, the viewing deck is open daily from 9am until 10pm and offers stunning views of Sensō-ji temple, nearby Nakamise-dori Street plus a view of the Sumida River and the Asahi Golden Flame building (jokingly known locally as the ‘golden turd’ due to its interesting shape – more on this later).
One of the best free things to do in Asakusa, the observatory can be accessed via the lifts.
All ready for your film photo memories with your eye bags and disheveled hair and all.
For me, Asakusa and Sensō-ji are always my must-visit destinations whenever I’m in Japan’s capital—I’ve been coming here since 1998. The famous temple district is a must-visit when in Tokyo.
AuthorThe Scribbling Geek