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Asakusa
Asakusa, Japan
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This is a top pick! ... the temple was destroyed in World War two bombings, though one of the entrances at the side survived and is quite old. Asakusa is a seemingly more traditional area of Tokyo, though there are lots of those life size cut-outs of people with their ...
Temples and parks
... people the whole trip. Apart from the tour group at Asakusa I think I only noticed 15-20 white people the whole trip. After Asakusa, we caught the train to Ueno and took a leisurely stroll through the park. Ueno Park is very big and contains several large ...
Are we there yet? YES!
... !", said an awestruck Angus. Being fairly late and with the markets closed we took the opportunity to pose for a photo under Asakusa's famous Kaminarimon gate with very few other people around. Our ryokan was just a short walk from Kaminarimon and ...
Asakusa
Well it was Asakusa today and what a wonderful way to spend our first full day in Tokyo. As we found our way to Asakusa station and exited we became very excited. We were greeted by the view of the Tokyo city. With some lanterns greeting us from a local ...
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Japan on the cheap?! Oh yes, it's possible.
Posted by globetrekcharli
... purchase your meal ticket from a machine before handing it to the cheif. Regarding accommodation, when in Tokyo I highly recommend the 'Asakusa Smile' in Asakusa. It's exceptionnaly cheap for dorm accommodation in the capital, a really nice ...
Asakusa Samba Festival
Posted by uktokyoite
... decided to get sick and I am now frantically trying to get back on top of everything. Just thought I'd share with you the Asakusa Samba festival that will be happening at the end of August in Tokyo. It's always on the last weekend of August - ...
Japan Starter Kit
Posted by xerius
... mega-packed capital: Tokyo. This megalopolis alone can fill an entire visit - seeking old traditions in the historic districts of Asakusa and Ueno, checking out the freshest of fish in Tsukiji, counting brand-name stores in Ginza, marveling at the neon of ...
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted by rbisset
... river tours. Only about 20 minutes from Shibuya on the Yamanote line which I used extensively! It might be a bit tricky getting back to Asakusa if you head out for a few drinks in Shinjuku at night. I was in Japan for 10 days and went a bit mad. I ...
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