12 Culture Shutter Art at Senso-ji Temple Larry Knipfing If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re i..
Area Asakusa Imagine a place you can go to experience old world Tokyo; shop in quaint markets, visit a monumental shrine, buy plastic food and take a cruise down the Sumida river in a futuristic ferry. More..
7 Asakusa Silk Pudding Manish Prabhune Asakusa Silk Pudding, a famous silk pudding in Asakusa by Testa Rossa Cafe—not to miss when you are in the area.
Activities Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival Manish Prabhune Sumida Park, river side blossoms and night-time illumination near Asakusa. Wonderful, wonderful cherry blossom season!
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..