Activities Hanayashiki Amusement Park Hannah Warren In the traditional Japanese suburb of Asakusa sits Hanayashiki, a small amusement park that offers a surprisingly good time. Originally..
Food Maguro Bito Perri Silverstein This hugely popular conveyor-belt sushi shop in Asakusa attracts both tourists and locals. The price per plate ranges from 140 to..
19 Culture Mono-machi Festival Sher Ying Wee Get into the spirit of handicraft-ing at the Mono-machi Festival! Held once a year usually around May, it's a great opportunity..
19 Culture Sparkling Tokyo Hotaru Festival Sher Ying Wee Thousands of high-tech 'fireflies' turn into 'stars in the Milky Way' on the Sumida River for a night at the Tokyo..
9 Culture Sensoji in a Photo Summary Leslie Taylor Photos from Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa District
4 Activities Snowfall at Asakusa Manish Prabhune Snowfall is unusual in Tokyo compared to northern Japan. This offers unique views of popular tourist spots, Asakusa as pictured..
Accommodation The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon Featured The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon offers unrivalled views of the local area and nearby Tokyo Skytree, as well as a comfortably intimate..
Culture The Sublime Sensoji Temple Michael Kaplan Sensoji is the famous Asakusa Kannon Temple in Taito-ku Tokyo