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The あづまはし (Azumabashi) nameplate on a stone bridge abutment with the Sumida River skyline behind it showing Tokyo Skytree, the Asahi Beer Tower, and the gold Fl
Skytree view from Azuma Bridge, AsakusaViewpoint“I don't remember what time I took my photos, but this place is good at any time. And there isn't just one spot to stand — walk along the river and you can enjoy the view from lots of different angles.”
The Kaminarimon Gate at Senso-ji viewed from across Kaminarimon-dori street with a zebra crossing in the foreground, a large festival crowd including visitors i
Kaminarimon Gate, AsakusaGate
A floor-to-ceiling glass wall display of Japanese kitchen knives with colorful handles, with whetstone boxes arranged on the counter below at a Kappabashi knife
Kappabashi Kitchen TownShopping street“I went to look at tableware, but Iidaya is the shop I recommend most. They have hundreds of kinds of cooking tools — if you love cooking, you can spend an hour in there. I bought a ginger grater and a frying pan, among other things.”
Nakamise-dori looking toward the Hozomon Gate of Senso-ji with dense festival crowds, Japanese national flags and red lanterns, the five-story pagoda visible to
Nakamise Street, AsakusaStreet food“On Nakamise, I'd recommend eating your way along the street — three or four snacks at around ¥500 each.”
Festival crowds near the end of Nakamise-dori with Senso-ji's five-story pagoda rising behind the trees, a 仲見世 (Nakamise) sign and souvenir shop facade visible
Senso-ji TempleTemple“I like Senso-ji in the morning, when there are fewer people, and at night, when the lighting is beautiful.”