Location: Ueno, Asakusa
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What to do and see in Ueno, Asakusa, Kanto: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Senso-ji Temple
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4.5 based on 9,321 reviews
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.
Reviewed By SandyS1593
There's so much going on at the Senso-ji Temple. There's the Asakusa Shrine, a five-story pagoda, beautiful gardens with a statue of Buddha and a street of over 200 shops that sell traditional Japanese items and souvenirs. If you only have time for one temple stop, I highly recommend Senso-ji.
2. 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.
3. Asakusa
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4.5 based on 6,105 reviews
This popular Tokyo neighborhood is home to many shops and restaurants as well as the famed Senso-ji Temple.
Reviewed By 228irenak
Great area- both the vast temple and shrine complex and the surrounding area, with super cute traditional streets. Nice place to hang out and walk around the little shops.
4. Asakusa Shrine
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4.5 based on 1,341 reviews
Reviewed By Jajourney06 - Singapore, null
Not sure how true if you happened in Tokyo , do give a visit to this gate. our local friend said over pass this gate will give good luck :)
5. 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.
6. Toshogu Shrine
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4.0 based on 521 reviews
Listed as a National Treasure, this shrine was constructed in 651 and dedicated to shogun Tokugawa leyasu. A second Toshogu Shrine is located in Nikko and both were built by leyasu's grandson.
Reviewed By urbandrifter - Melbourne, Australia
Well worth a visit even though there wasn’t any flowers really out. It’s a quiet and peaceful place and found the whole area somewhere to just chill out and soak up Japan. A photographers dream. Wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. Kids will enjoy this place as well. Really enjoyed the surrounding temple, the copper lanterns and all the beautiful offerings.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. Ueno District
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4.0 based on 1,452 reviews
Reviewed By patsF2668PO - Norwich, United Kingdom
I love Ueno, such fun, the market is great, lots to do, food and shopping with lots of superb photo opportunities. Lovely park and plenty of museums for a rainy day.
10. 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
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