Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sensō-ji
At the end of Nakamise-dori is the ancient temple
Sensō-ji
(
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), which
has been drawing pilgrims to Asakusa for centuries. Also worth a visit is nearby
Asakusa-jinja
(
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)
, a rare early-Edo Shintō shrine, dating to the early
17th century.
Dembō-in-dōri
Dembō-in-dōri
is lined with shops fronted by wooden signboards and sliding
doors, providing a historic atmosphere. Stop in
Yonoya Kushiho
(
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), a
shop that has been producing boxwood combs since 1717. At the end of the street
is
Chingo-dō
(
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)
, a tiny Buddhist temple dedicated to the
tanuki
, the
Japanese raccoon dog.
Traditional Crafts Museum
The
Traditional Crafts Museum
(
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) showcases the crafts still pro-
duced locally in Asakusa, and it's free to enter. On the way, you'll pass
Hanay-
ashiki
(
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), Japan's oldest amusement park.
Asakusa Engei Hall
Lantern-lit
Asakusa Engei Hall
(
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)
is reminiscent of the vaudeville
halls that were once common here. The theatre is part of the Rokku district of
Asakusa, a famous (and famously bawdy) entertainment district during the cen-
tury before WWII.
Covered Passages
More Shōwa period (1926-1989) than Shitamachi, the
covered shopping ar-
cades
around Asakusa have a retro feel. Among the more modern shops are some
oldies, such as those specialising in
geta
, the traditional sandals worn with ki-
mono.
