Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest and most colorful temple. And a very touristy one at that.
But I love coming here each time I'm in Tokyo. I am, after all, a tourist in the city :)
Nakamise Shopping Street
Souvenirs
Traditional snacks and candies
Woodblock prints
Chopsticks
Fans
Umbrellas
Kimonos
Walking kimono hehehe :P
Lucky cats!
More Japanese snacks
Mochi
Ice cream
Rice crackers
Putting my multitasking skills into use :P
More shops
Masks and other display items
More food stalls
Mochi again
The Hozomon or "Treasure House Gate"
Obligatory washing of hands before you enter the temple
Getting your fortune on strips of paper
Five Story Pagoda
More shops
Jeans
Many many Japanese eateries. I want to try them all!!!
Or some Seafood and Powerfood? :P
I don't think the poor Japanese man has the power to carry me on his carriage
Might as well do him a big favor and bike myself home :)
Sensoji Temple: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan. 東京都台東区浅草２丁目３−１ 111-0032, Japan
It is a few steps from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways.
