TOKYO SAUDADE-Asakusa Temples

Asakusa is one of the old districts in Tokyo, famous for its temples and more of a traditional atmosphere then any other neighborhood in Tokyo. It is considered that this district existed during edo period. This is as well the oldest geisha district, where you can still find about 40 working Geishas,as well as old kimono stores with new and vintage kimonos just off nakamise shopping street.

Kaminarimon ('Thunder Gate) leading to the temples through Nakamise shopping raw

Here you can buy all kinds of kimono outfit accessories, folding fans, chopsticks, traditional deserts, souvenirs etc.

Geisha accessories along Nakamise

 

Agemanju - deep fried manju (soft cake with red bean paste filling)

Am I tall?

Senso-Ji one of the oldest and the most important buddist temples in Tokyo. The temple dates back to 645, however it was majorly destroyed as well as adjacent 5 story pagoda during WWII. After the temple was rebuilt it became a symbol of peace and rebirth to Japanese people.

The temple has a wishing jug that spills a number after you shake it. Based on this number you can find the drawer with your prediction. If you are not a japanese reader, ask people around you to explain your card.

these sweetest girls helped us with translating some of it :)

should be good luck:)

 After strolling around Asakusa streets, having some snacks and the best matcha tea ever, we headed to Roppongi area for a dinner at Nobu. Don't miss on Black Cod in miso and green tea sponge cake desert!

４丁目-１-２８ Toranomon  Minato, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan  03-5733-0070