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1.Kaminari-mon
(Thunder gate)
The outer gate of Senso-ji temple. Originally built in 942, but
have experienced burn downs and re-buildings. The latest
version was donated by Konosuke Matsushita,
the founder of Matsushita Electric (Panasonic) in 1960. It is
a giant paper lantern that is hanging at the center.↑ |
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2.Nakamise-dori
The front approach to Senso-ji temple. Always busy with tourists and souvenir
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3.Dempo-in temple
The accommodation for monks of Senso-ji temple. Unfortunately not open to the
public anymore. ↑ |
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4.Hozo-mon
The second gate to Senso-ji. The upper part of the building also works as
a treasure house.↑ |
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5.Pagoda
Five storied pagoda, on top of which a bone of Buddha offered from the royal
temple of
Sri Lanka, is kept.↑ |
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6.Senso-ji temple
The main Buddhist
temple of Asakusa, with the longest history among all the temples and shrines
in Tokyo. Its origin dates back to 628, when a fisherman
brothers found a figure of goddess at Sumida river, and a temple to store
it was built. ↑ |
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7.Asakusa-jinja
shrine
A Shinto shrine dedicated to three men who
founded Senso-ji...the fisherman brothers and the headman of the village. Holds
'Sanja-matsuri' festival on the third weekend of May every year, which is one
of three major festivals in Tokyo, and a must-see if you're in Tokyo.↑ |
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8.Hanayashiki
A nostalgic amusement park popular among local kids. Sakura Hostel is located
at its back. ↑ |
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9."Life" supermarket
The nearest supermarket from Sakura Hostel.↑ |
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10.Asakusa View Hotel
The tallest building in Asakusa, with 28 floors. Lunch
buffet available for 2625 yen at the top. ↑ |
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11.Imahan
Founded in 1895. If you are ready to spend more than 6000 yen,
you can taste the best Sukiyaki in town. ↑ |
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12.Kappabashi-dori
A street full of kitchenware dealers. How about Japanese plates and dishes as
souvenirs ? ↑ |
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13.ROX building
A shopping complex with a 24 hour open supermarket and a sport gym.↑ |
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14.Kamiya Bar
The oldest western-styled bar in Japan. Try their special cocktail "DENKI-BRAN
(electric brandy)".↑ |
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15.Sumida river cruise
Enjoy a 35 min. river cruise down to Hinode-sanbashi (close
to JR Hamamatsu-cho stn.) for 760 yen.↑ |
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16.Asahi Beer
Tower
A modern landmark, which is the headquarter
of Asahi Breweries. The 22 storied golden building is designed
in a shape of a mug of beer, and the hall next to it,
has a giant 'golden flame' on top. The
company runs its own bar 'Asahi Annex', where
you can taste the original Asakusa beer.↑ |
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| Train
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Tsukuba Express Asakusa station
The closest station from Sakura Hostel, convenient to
access Akihabara (4 min., 200 yen) and Tokyo central station
(transfer at Akihabara, 12 min. in total, 330 yen). Tsukuba Express
is a new train line opened in 2005. ↑ |
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Ginza line Asakusa station & Tawaramachi station
Subway Ginza line connects Asakusa and Shibuya in 32 minutes,
via Ueno and Ginza. Most convenient line in Asakusa area, and
you will probably be using these stations to explore Tokyo.
Asakusa station is slightly closer from Sakura Hostel than
Tawaramachi station, but sometimes you can save some fare by
using the latter which is closer to central Tokyo. ↑ |
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Asakusa line Asakusa station
The subway station you will arrive when you come from Narita
International Airport. Connected to Ginza line Asakusa station
underground. ↑ |
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Tobu line Asakusa station
The station which you
will be using to access Nikko city (106 min., 2620 yen). The
station itself is located inside Tobu department store. ↑ |
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