Taito, Japan

Travel Blogs from Taito (4)

Rainy days and the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, Taito, Japan travel blog
Rainy days and the controversial Yasukuni Shrine
Jun 29, 2009

... about it.  I did like the beginning history, which showed the early armor and swords and talked about the unification of Japan.  There was a timeline shelf that extended out from the display case and showed from the 1200s to the 1500s.  We ...

A travel blog entry by seanandkat
Sunrise Geyser Fields, Taito, Chile travel blog
Sunrise Geyser Fields
Mar 28, 2006

Geyser fields are generally a sight to behold...in this case waking up at 4ish to complete the drive though this vast desert/rock field/mud flat lit only by moon made it all the better. Earth has a grand habit of reminding everyone that there are ...

A travel blog entry by delfuegoproject
3 days to cover!, Taito, Japan travel blog
3 days to cover!
Jun 23, 2009

... . This just confused us more. Kat and I bought some things, and the really nice thing is that when you buy something in Japan they always offer gift wrapping for free, which is nice.  One man took this hospitality another step and gave us some free ...

A travel blog entry by seanandkat
Golly, there sure are a lot of people here., Taito, Japan travel blog
Golly, there sure are a lot of people here.
Jul 5, 2009

Two things are certain about Tokyo: It is big, and there is a lot to eat.  Oh, and also we're exhausted by 8:30 at night and we wake up at 6:00 every morning.  (I guess that’s three things.)  Stupid jet lag. We’ve spent the ...

A travel blog entry by bethere

Attractions in Taito (28)

Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon)
Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Kannon)

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto, Japan

4.50

According to legend, two brothers kept trying to return a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, to the Sumida River only to have it returned to them the next day. This temple located in Tokyo's Asakusa district was built to honor her.
Asakusa
Asakusa

Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto, Japan

4.00

This popular Tokyo neighborhood is home to many shops and restaurants as well as the famed Senso-ji Temple.
Akihabara
Akihabara

Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto, Japan

4.00

Every electronic gadget imaginable can be found in the stores of this hi-tech, neon-lit neighborhood. The Sony Plaza is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the district.
Ueno Park
Ueno Park

Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto, Japan

4.00

This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno zoo and the National Museum of Western Art.

Forum Discussions on Taito (2)

ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 13:05:23
I just looked through the blogs and found a couple of hostels in Tokyo that others recommended: Davidga recommends Tokyo Hostel Taito (there are small dorm rooms with 4 beds in them, I don't see why they wouldn't be able to fit five in a room) ...
What's your dodgiest travel story?
Posted on Mar 21, 2007, 14:18:14
... at Tokyo Station to find out which local train we needed to take to get to our hotel in the Asakusa district (that hotel, the Taito Ryokan, is another good candidate for the questionable hotel roll call, though in its defense, I have to say that it has a ...

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