Must-Visit Tourist Attraction
Tokyo’s Oldest Temple
The Harmonious Blend of Sacredness and Secularity
The Most Touristy Destination with 30 Million Visitors Annually: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity. This area has a rich history, evolving from a place of faith, centered around Senso-ji Temple, to a vibrant secular hub, attracting people from all walks of life. During the Edo period, people came here to savor both aspects of life. Today, tourists visit with the same anticipation. In this tour, we’ll start from Ueno, take a walk through Kappabashi Kitchenware Town, and venture into the Asakusa district, where we can relish the coexistence of the sacred and the secular.
4 Hour-tour / 16.000 yen / 5 km Walk
Schedule
1:00 PM Meet at Ueno Station
- Walk along the Asakusa Street
1:30 PM Visit Kappabashi Kitchenware Street*1
2:30 PM Walk around the Asakusa area
- Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center*2, Senso-ji Temple*3, Asakusa Shrine*4, Nakamise Street*5, Kaminarimon Gate*5, and Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center*6
5:00 PM Tour concludes along the Sumida River
- I’ll bid farewell here, but you can enjoy dinner in the Asakusa area and experience the illuminated night of Asakusa afterward.
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1 Kappabashi Kitchenware Street
- A popular shopping district in Tokyo, known for its extensive selection of kitchen and restaurant supplies. If you were to open a restaurant, walking down this street would provide you with all the necessary kitchen tools and equipment.
2 Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center
- You can find traditional crafts and art from the Edo period, offering insights into the rich cultural heritage of the region.
3 Senso-ji Temple
- The oldest temple in Tokyo, with a history dating back nearly 1,400 years. The town developed around this temple, and its rituals and events have shaped the passage of time in this area.
4 Asakusa Shrine
- A shrine dedicated to the three founders of Senso-ji Temple. The Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo’s three major festivals, is celebrated at this shrine.
5 Nakamise Street
- The face of Senso-ji Temple. The Wind God, the Thunder God, and a dragon guard this temple.
6 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
- Featuring an observation terrace on the 8th floor, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Asakusa. The architecture, renowned for its innovative use of wood, is designed by the acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma.
