ASAKUSA: TEMPLE & OLD STREETS
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
• 09:30 – Sensō-ji Temple
Location: Asakusa
https://www.senso-ji.jp/
Sensō-ji is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and one of the most important cultural landmarks in the city.
Highlights
• Kaminarimon Thunder Gate
• incense purification ritual
• five-story pagoda
Recommended time: 1–2 hours
• 11:00 – Nakamise Street
Location: Asakusa
A historic shopping street leading to the temple that has existed for centuries.
Try traditional snacks
• ningyo-yaki (sweet cakes)
• rice crackers
• matcha ice cream
Recommended time: 1 hour
• 13:00 – Lunch in Asakusa
Recommended restaurant
• Asakusa Imahan – famous for traditional sukiyaki
https://www.asakusaimahan.co.jp/
Recommended time: 1 hour
• 15:00 – Sumida River Walk
Location: Sumida River
Enjoy views of traditional Tokyo neighborhoods and river bridges.
Recommended time: 1 hour
• 18:00 – Dinner with Traditional Atmosphere
Recommended restaurant
• Komagata Dozeu – historic restaurant serving loach hotpot since 1801
https://www.dozeu.com/
Recommended time: 1–2 hours
