16 Street & Urban Sumida River Promenade in Asakusa Virginia Gonzalez Near the Asakusa Station, there is a nice and quiet promenade by the Sumida River perfect for doing sports, sightseeing and relaxing...
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9 Culture Sensoji in a Photo Summary Leslie Taylor Photos from Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa District
9 Gardens & Parks Stroll Through Picture-Perfect Ueno Park Takane Shoji Want to take a stroll in a meticulously groomed park under the blue sky? Ueno Park is the perfect location!
Museums SCAI The Bathhouse in Yanaka Abi Barber An oasis of calm in a hectic city, contemporary art gallery SCAI The Bathhouse in Yanaka, Tokyo is well worth a visit.
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival in Tokyo 2026 Early Jun If you're a fan of umeshu or you'd like to learn more about it, the National Plum Wine Festival in Tokyo is an event that..
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