Location: Ueno, Asakusa
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Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Tokyo National Museum
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4.5 based on 2,192 reviews
This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly
Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland
Located at the top of Ueno Park this is a very large museum and is worth a visit to get a real appreciation of Japanese history and culture. My time was limited so only got to see a portion of worth I wanted to see but would definitely return if back in Tokyo.
2. Hozomon
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By SteveS1970 - Coventry, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic looking gate on the way up to the Senso-ji temple. Huge lanterns adorn it and it is worth spending time looking at thethe guards which stand on either side protecting the temple.
3. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
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4.0 based on 1,310 reviews
The stores in this neighborhood sell kitchen equipment and paper supplies to the city's restaurants. Of note are the specialty plastic food items, which are placed in restaurant windows to show passersby what goodies are being served inside.
Reviewed By Dreamer59016400170 - East Brunswick, United States
I stumbled on this district many years ago and still come back here regularly. I visit the same knife store to pick up good knives as the perfect gift for all occasions. There are too many places that are good sources for whatever you might need for food preparation and serving to list in this review. Just go and browse!
4. Ameyoko Shopping Street
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4.0 based on 2,732 reviews
More than 400 stores line this busy market street that sits under the rail line between JR Ueno and Okachimachi stations. Shops sell seafood, clothing, dried food, sweets, and a range of other items.
Reviewed By jeantanwj
This place is really nice and bustling, with many shops selling Japanese snacks which are perfect as gifts for friends and family back home. However the food options there were slightly limited for us travelling with a toddler, because the shops are really tiny and hard to fit 4 adults plus 1 child. Mostly bar tables and small stools etc.
5. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
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4.0 based on 1,985 reviews
Reviewed By 629yeetingc - Singapore, Singapore
every time I visit to Tokyo, I would like to visit Asakusa- Kaminarimon and Nakamise Shopping Street, it gives the feelings and ambience of being in Japan, with the tourist crowds, the shops selling various local snacks and a lot of restaurants around for you try something locals. a lot of local souvenirs can also buy there - do spend some time to explore
6. Nezu Shrine
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4.0 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By JTeale - Ulsan, South Korea
I went very early in the morning and it was wonderful. Only about 3 people were there at the time and it was a great experience. From the Tori lined paths to the koi pond, it was everything that you would expect from a well-known temple like this.
7. Asakusa Demboin-dori
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4.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By DellaG_12 - Coquitlam, Canada
This is an amazing shopping street with the shops and signage designed like a street scene from the old old Edo. I love the Japanese man size characters that are scattered on the roof tops of the stores. It is not far from the Asakusa temple compound. These shops sell traditional Japanese crafts and souvenirs. It also has a lot of snack shops and eateries. Very touristy but enjoyable area to re-hydrate oneself and people watch.
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9. Former Tokyo Music School Hall, Sogakudo
10. Benten Hall
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