May 13, 2013 - 1 min read

Night Scenes in Asakusa

Exploring after the sun goes down

By R.S. Reynolds

Community writer

Hozomon Gate at Sensoji Temple at dusk

A watchful guardian stands at the ready

The main hall of Sensoji Temple attracts large crowds

Paper lanterns light up Asakusa's night sky

A different side of Sensoji

Temple visitors ascend the staircase

The stunning pagoda at night

The shiny spokes of the rickshaws

A great place for a rest - and a drink!

Kids playing in traffic

Asakusa, like many areas in Tokyo, shows another side of itself when the sun goes down. The scenes aren’t dominated by neon lights but rather by the shiny spokes of rickshaw wheels, paper lanterns and temple guardians. It is a district that begs oneself to stop, notice every little detail and soak in your surroundings. If you haven’t visited the area at night you are only getting half the picture.

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