8 Must-Try Locations for Couple Photos in Asakusa

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• Table of Contents
• Sensoji Temple
• Nakamise
• Hanayashiki in Asakusa
• Azumabashi Bridge
• Asakusa Kagetsudo
• Sumida Park
• Hoppy Street
• Denpoin Street
• Enjoy photography and sightseeing in Asakusa even more
• If you're taking photos in Asakusa, leave it to a professional photographer

Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple is a tourist spot that represents Asakusa. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo and is visited by many people from both within Japan and overseas as a place where you can experience Japanese history even in the big city of Tokyo.

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a red motif, and is a popular location for photogenic.

Sensoji Temple is packed with people during the day, so if you want to take photos in a more relaxed atmosphere, it's best to come early in the morning before the shops in the shopping district open, or in the evening after they close.

Sensoji Temple

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito ward, Tokyo

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a history of over 1300 years. The Kaminarimon Gate with its red lantern has become the symbol of Sensoji Tem...

Nakamise

Nakamise is the approach to Sensoji Temple. It stretches for about 250 meters from Kaminarimon to Hozomon, and is lined with a variety of shops selling Japanese sweets and souvenirs. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, and is always bustling during the day.

If you want to take photos, we recommend going early in the morning before the shopping arcade opens. During the day, it gets so crowded that it's difficult to move forward, but in the early morning there are fewer people and you can take your time taking photos. The shutters of the shops are closed, but they also have typically Japanese designs painted on them, so you can take some lovely photos that are different from those taken during the day.

Nakamise Shopping Street

1-36-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

Hanayashiki in Asakusa

Asakusa Hanayashiki is an amusement park located to the west of Sensoji Temple. It opened in 1853 and is said to be the oldest amusement park in Japan, with a history of over 170 years.

This place has a retro atmosphere and makes you feel nostalgic, so why not enjoy taking photos while enjoying an amusement park date? It's a place full of photo spots, so if you love photography, you're sure to enjoy it.

Asakusa Hanayashiki

111-0032 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Established in 1853, it is one of the oldest amusement parks in Japan. Located near Sensoji Temple, it has around 25 attractions suitable f...

Azumabashi Bridge

Azumabashi Bridge is a beautiful vermilion bridge located east along Kaminarimon Street, which runs in front of Kaminarimon, and immediately outside Exit 4 of Asakusa Station.

From this bridge over the Sumida River, you can see Tokyo's new symbol, the Skytree, the Asahi Beer Headquarters Building with its eye-catching golden buildings and objects, and the houseboats that occasionally pass by on the river, making it a popular photo spot.

This area is also famous for the many cherry blossoms that bloom in spring, which can be enjoyed from this bridge.

It is a busy area during the day, so please be considerate of those around you when taking photos.

Azumabashi

Asakusa Kagetsudo

Asakusa Kagetsudo is a famous shop that sells "Jumbo Melon Bread," a specialty of Asakusa. The crunchy outside and fluffy inside melon bread is so popular that 3,000 pieces are sold a day.

The delicious melon bread is one of its attractions, but the main store of Kagetsudo , located in the Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Arcade, is also a popular photo spot due to its cute walls. The walls are decorated with colorful pinwheels, and the store has become famous in Japan as an "Instagrammable spot."

Purchase some melon bread at Kagetsudo and take a cute photo with it in front of the pinwheel wall.

Sumida Park

Sumida Park, located near the Sumida River, is a popular park for tourists and locals alike. It is a place where you can get a close-up view of Tokyo Skytree, the new symbol of Tokyo, and there is also a Japanese garden within the park, making it a recommended spot for taking photos.

It is a famous cherry blossom spot that has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, so if you want to take photos in a typically Japanese setting, spring is the recommended time.

Why not escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some time relaxing in this park?

Sumida Park

Tokyo, Sumida Ward, Mukojima 1-3

Hoppy Street

Hoppy Street is located on the west side of Sensoji Temple and is a bar street lined with many izakayas. Many of the izakayas have a nostalgic atmosphere of old Japan, and the area is bustling with tourists and locals alike.

The red lanterns hanging in front of the store give it a typical Japanese izakaya atmosphere, making it a great place for taking photos. If you're a couple who likes alcohol, why not take a photo together enjoying " Hoppy ," the drink the street is named after, and the specialty "beef tendon stew."

Hoppi Street

2-3-19 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

Denpoin Street

Intersecting at a right angle with Nakamise-dori, which we introduced earlier, is Denpoin-dori . When it comes to sightseeing in Asakusa, Sensoji Temple and Nakamise-dori are well-known, but Denpoin-dori is also not to be missed.

Denpoin-dori is a short street of about 200m, but it is lined with many different shops. In the past, shop signs were painted so that even common people who could not read could tell at a glance what shop it was, and this still remains to this day, helping foreign visitors tourists who cannot read Japanese.

It's nice to visit during the day, but we also recommend visiting early in the morning or at night when there are fewer people around. The shops in the shopping arcade will be closed, but the closed shutters will have colorful paintings on them, which are sure to photogenic.

Enjoy photography and sightseeing in Asakusa even more

We've introduced some photo spots in Asakusa, but why not take your Asakusa photography and sightseeing to the next level?

From here, we will introduce some tips to help you enjoy Asakusa even more.

Kimono rental

Asakusa is located in the big city of Tokyo, but it is also a place where you can feel the history and traditions of Japan. If you visit such a place, you can take photos that blend into the town of Asakusa by walking around in a kimono, a traditional Japanese dress.

There are many kimono rental shops in Asakusa, so it would be a good idea to go to one of these places and have your kimono put on.

We also recommend yukata for the hot summer months. Yukata are more casual and breathable than kimonos, and are a type of Japanese clothing that modern Japanese people often wear when going to summer festivals.

Eating out

One of the best ways to enjoy Asakusa is to go on a food tour! Asakusa is characterized by the many shops selling easy-to-eat treats, such as cute-looking sweets and traditional Japanese confectioneries.

One way to enjoy Asakusa is to buy food that catches your eye, eat it on the spot, then move on to the next shop...shop hopping.

However, it is prohibited to walk while eating, so make sure you finish eating before moving on to the next store.

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Originally, the days that have origins in Buddhism are called Ennichi. It is a special day when people connect with gods and Buddhas and deepen their ties, and it is said that you will receive even more benefits if you visit a shrine and offer thanks on this day.

Sensoji Temple also has these special days, which can be checked on the temple's official website . The Japanese website has more detailed information about annual events , so it's a good idea to use this as a reference when planning your visit.

In addition to food such as takoyaki, cotton candy, and taiyaki, these Ennichi festivals often have stalls selling uniquely Japanese items, such as masks, creating a festival-like atmosphere.

rickshaw

If you want to experience sightseeing in Asakusa in a slightly different style, we recommend taking a rickshaw ride. Before automobiles became commonplace, rickshaws were a means of transporting people, and were popular among the common people. They are said to have been invented in Japan, making them a truly uniquely Japanese experience.

There are rickshaw drivers who can speak English, Chinese, Korean, and other languages, so we recommend making inquiries and reservations in advance.

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