It’s really easy to get to. You’re basically there as soon as you come out of the subway, so it’s easy to fit into your itinerary. Besides visiting the temple, the surrounding area is also really fun to explore, so it’s worth setting aside a little extra time.
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Nikko Toshogu
Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to the Edo shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. It is the most visited spot within the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” and here you can see 55 exceptional buildings, including 8 that have been designated as national treasures and 34 that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
The level of detail is honestly incredible. The carvings are super intricate and gorgeous, and it feels very different from the usual simple style of most shrines. I couldn't stop looking around.
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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.
Walking around and snacking as you go really feels like the classic Nakamise experience. Definitely one of the must-try street snacks when you come to Asakusa.
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Taito Ward Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Located right in front of Kaminarimon, this tourist information center offers information about Asakusa and Taito Ward under the concept of "Find, Show, Support."
You can go up and see Kaminarimon for free, which is honestly such a nice perk. The view is pretty good too.
The building itself has a lot of character. The wood-toned design feels really warm and comfortable, and it matches the Asakusa atmosphere outside perfectly. -
