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Rotated view across the Sumida River from the Azumabashi area showing Tokyo Skytree at center-left and the Asahi Beer Tower with the gold Flamme d'Or sculpture
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
Kappabashi Dougu Street seen from the main intersection on a clear day, with the giant chef figure on the Niimi building at the top left and the street running ahead lined with kitchenware shops
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.”
The main hall of Senso-ji in Asakusa with its red pillars and giant lantern, with the green-roofed bronze incense burner and a lotus-shaped water basin in front of the steps
Senso-ji TempleTemple“I like Senso-ji in the morning, when there are fewer people, and at night, when the lighting is beautiful.”
The Tokyo Cruise HOTALUNA silver dome water bus docked at the Asakusa pier with the gold Flamme d'Or sculpture and Asahi Beer Tower behind
Tokyo Cruise from Asakusa — water bus routes, boats and faresBoat