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To get a feel of the
original Japanese traditional day of life, then
travel to Asakusa. Asakusa will enable
tourists to feel the unique lifestyle of the
common folk of Tokyo's 'downtown' area where the
'Old Edo' still exists. Traditional items such
as kimono and hand-made combs are being sold
along the many narrow back streets which are
lined with old buildings and shops. There items
are also popular souvenir items for visitors to
bring back to their country. The Nakamise Dori,
a colorful shopping arcade, is another fantastic
place to buy souvenirs.
The Asakusa Kannon
Temple located here is named after the Kannon,
or the Goddess of Mercy, to whom the tall main
hall is dedicated. This temple is said to have
been founded in the 7th century by three
fishermen who discovered in their nets one day a
tiny image of Kannon which was only 5cm tall. By
order of the third Tokugawa Shogun, the Asakusa
Shrine was built in memory of the three
fishermen.
For visitors who
like handicrafts, over 370 artwork made by the
craftspeople of the Asakusa area are being
displayed at the Edo Shitamachi Traditional
Crafts Museum. A walk along Sumida Park will
take visitors back to the Asakusa Station.
Sumida Park is well known for its cherry
blossoms during spring.
How to get
around in Asakusa
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Start from
Asakusa Station
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Walk 3 minutes
to get to Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise
Shopping Arcade
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Walk 20 minutes
to get to Asakusa Kannon Temple
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Walk 2 minutes
to get to Asakusa Shrine
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Walk 10 minutes
to get to Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts
Museum
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Walk 10 minutes
to get to Sumida Park
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Walk 30 minutes
to end at Asakusa Station
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