Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa became our second home for our nine (9) days stay in Tokyo.  We were accommodated at Sakura Hostel which is only two (2) minutes walk away from the well-known Senso-ji Temple.

place your predictions here if you drew a bad fortune

Senso-ji also known as Asakusa Kanon temple, is dedicated to bodhisattva.  It is Tokyo's oldest and grandest temple, and one of most significant.  There are lots of picturesque areas and opportunities.  You can also get your fortune told.  We arrived here in January 1, and to celebrate New Year in Japan is so festive, especially when visiting a temple.

Senso-ji temple is also near Nakamise Shopping Street where you can enjoy lots of Japanese street food and souvenir.   Entrance to Senso-ji temple is free.

When visiting Tokyo and you are on a budget, always search for Saizeriya, an Italian cuisine family restaurant..  We ate in Saizeriya branches in Asakusa, Odaiba, Shinjuku, and Urayasu.  They have 1.553 branches all over Japan. Food here is superb in taste and so affordable.  Also it is open from 10am to 12 midnight.

random photo in Asakusa

New Year celebration in Sakura Hostel

Places to visit in Asakusa are:

1. Hozomon

2. Tokyo Skytree

3. Nakamise Shopping street

4. Asakusa oldest theme park, Hanayashiki

5. Thermal Spas, Akebono-yu

6. Dembo-in Temple garden

7. Kaminarimondori Shopping street

8. Engei Hall

9. Kappabashi

10. Ride a rickshaw