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Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Main Approach to Asakusa Temple)

Located on the approach to Asakusa Temple, this shopping street consists of food and souvenir shops lining the approximately 250m stone-paved path from Asakusa Temple's main gate, the Kaminarimon Gate, to the "Treasure House Gate". Known as "Nakamise", about 90 stores are built across the approach, bustling daily with visitors to Asakusa Temple and tourists from both Japan and abroad.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Shopping Streets

Mt. Takao Sumika

Nestled in at the Takao-san Station of the Takao Cable Car, Mt. Takao Sumika is a well-frequented stop for everything from soba and café bites to souvenirs and more. The must-shop item here is "Tenguyaki" a regional treat shaped like the face of a crow tengu. Bite into this crisp, fragrant delight for scrumptious filling of subtly sweet red bean paste made from black soybeans. You won’t want to miss snagging a bite, especially when fresh from the oven!

• Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
• Local Products Center & Souvenir Stores

Jindaiji Daruma Doll Fair

Founded in 733, Jindaiji Temple in Chofu City is one of the oldest temples in the Kanto region. It houses the oldest National Treasure Buddha statue in eastern Japan, the Shaka Nyorai. Every March, the temple hosts the Jindaiji Daruma Fair, a traditional event that has continued since the mid-Edo period. It is also known as one of the three major Daruma fairs in Japan. The event takes place on March 3rd and 4th, when red and white plum blossoms decorate the temple gate. Among the temple’s annual events, the Yakuyoke Gansan Daishi Festival is the largest, held to ward off bad luck.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Spring festivals & Events