[2023] Recommended sightseeing plan for Asakusa, Tokyo! (With shooting examples!)

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Asakusa recommended sightseeing plan!

Below are recommended Asakusa sightseeing plans selected by professional photographers from the photography service Capture My Japan.

1. Kaminarimon
2. Nakamise Shopping Street
3. Five-storied pagoda
4. Sensoji Temple/Main Hall
5. Asakusa Kagetsudo
6. Hanayashiki
7. Azumabashi Bridge
8. Hoppy Street

Now, I will explain the details of each spot along with examples taken by actual professional photographers.

1. Kaminarimon

The journey begins at Kaminarimon, the symbol of Asakusa. This is the main gate of Sensoji Temple, with statues of the gods of wind and thunder on the left and right, and a large red lantern with a height of 3.9 meters hanging in the center. Although it is written as ``Kaminarimon,'' its official name is Furaijinmon, and it is familiar to many tourists as a symbol of Asakusa.

2. Nakamise Shopping Street

The Nakamise shopping street stretches out beyond the Kaminarimon gate. There are nearly 90 stores lined up in the 250 meter stretch from Kaminarimon to Hozomon. The signboards and storefront decorations are full of emotion, and the decorations are beautiful, giving you the feel of an old-fashioned downtown scene. It's a great spot for souvenirs, as there are many Japanese sweets and crafts on sale, such as ningyo-yaki, kaminari-okoshi, and nure-okaki.

3. Five-storied pagoda

One of the most famous five-storied pagodas in Japan is the five-storied pagoda on the grounds of Sensoji Temple. A five-storied pagoda refers to the Buddhist architecture built in many Buddhist temples, and the five-storied pagoda in Asakusa was popular as one of the "Four Pagodas of Edo" during the Edo period. It is lit up after sunset, giving you a slightly different look than during the day.

4. Sensoji Temple/Main Hall

The main hall of Sensoji Temple is beyond the Hozomon gate. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo, with a history of nearly 1400 years. It is said that the main hall's blessing is ``shoganjoju,'' or that it will make your heart's wishes come true, and is said to have a wide range of benefits, so it is crowded with visitors all year round.

5. Asakusa Kagetsudo

As you pass through the main hall of Sensoji Temple and walk to the west, you will see Asakusa Kagetsudo Honten, a Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1945. A ``windmill wall'' is displayed on the side of this shop, which is famous for its melon bread. The color of the windmill changes depending on the season, so you can enjoy taking photos in front of the colorful windmill while stuffing yourself with delicious melon bread.

6. Hanayashiki

Also located on the west side of Sensoji Temple is an amusement park called Hanayashiki. It opened in 1853 and is said to be the oldest amusement park in Japan. This amusement park, Japan's oldest, is full of scenery reminiscent of retro Japan. The space goes perfectly with kimonos, and just walking in will make you feel like you've traveled back in time to old Asakusa.

7. Azumabashi Bridge

After leaving the area around Sensoji Temple for a while, we came to Azumabashi. It is a very historic bridge that was selected as a historic building by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2019. You can also see the Sky Tree from Azumabashi Bridge, which connects the Sensoji Temple area and Sumida Ward. This area is less crowded with tourists, so it's perfect for a break.

8. Hoppy Street

As the sun sets, we finally head to Hoppy Street. Hoppy Street is a bar street that stretches about 100 meters to the west of Sensoji Temple. There are many izakaya (izakaya) with a nostalgic downtown atmosphere, and it is always crowded with regular customers and tourists. Enjoy the local atmosphere of Asakusa lined with red lanterns. By the way, ``Hoppy'', which is also the name of the street, refers to a soft drink known as a pioneer of the unique Japanese alcohol culture of ``drinking drinks with shochu''. Why not try it if you have a chance?

What do you think of the recommended Asakusa photography routes that we have introduced so far? I would be happy if you could use it as a reference for your trip!

All the photos posted in this article were taken by professional photographers from a photography service called "Capture My Japan." I'm sure there were photos of various expressions taken by professional photographers at places you've heard of before.

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