When you visit Tokyo you MUST see Asakusa. I haven’t been there for
quite a long time and had
forgotten how lovely that area is. It has an old-town
flair, there are no skyscrapers but many Japanese-style old houses, lots of
small local shopping streets instead of big department stores and in some
streets you feel like you have time shifted to the ancient time of Japan...
From Asakusa, you have a nice view on Tokyo Skytree the new broadcasting tower which was completed in spring 2013. It is the tallest tower in the world now!
The Kaminarimon 雷門 ("thunder gate") one of the most photographed giant lantern is the entrance to the famous Senjoji 浅草寺 Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Japan.
When you have walked through the gate the Nakamise 仲見世 Shopping arcade starts right after, which leads you to the temple.
This arcade is the best place to buy souvenirs: e.g. Hello Kitty mobile phone strap. So cute! 
...or Samurai swords for guys...?
Fuurin 風鈴 (wind chimes) is also a very popular gift. Reminds me of summer in Japan...
Try the Osenbei (Rice Cracker) that are roasted here on the spot and flavored with soy sauce.
Make sure to visit the side streets of Nakamise Shopping arcade on the left and right sides. The Denpoin-Dori 伝法院通 is my favorite street in Asakusa - I felt like time shifted to the ancient time!
Another side street: kaminarimon-yanagi-komichi 雷門柳小路
Sensoji Temple and the five-roof pagoda on the left.
What a cute taiyaki-shop!
Taiyaki たい焼き is a fish-shaped cake filled with red bean paste but since I don't really like the paste, I Chose with custard in it. :)
Azuma-bashi, Tokyo Skytree, Asahi Beer Headquarters and it's golden flame object on top.
Asakusa station (Ginza-Line)
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