Check out the back alley lane, the small shops is more interesting. There is also a few good restaurants around the shrine.

This place is situated in heart of Tokyo city. Most of the tour operators shall visit this place for sure. There are some good luck charms available which could be bought by tourists. Time should be spent in appreciating the various aspects of the place.

Beautiful Area in the massive and busy Tokyo .. you could simply go there, visit Sensōji temple, buy amazing stuff from the bazaar in front and then walk for 20 minutes to reach the Sky Tree (long queues but worth the wait )

A first time visitor in Japan, i was warned the area around Asakusa temple would be packed with people since the Sanya Moritsu Festival held every third week of May, was on its first day. I never regretted coming that day! The festival was colorful , vibrant and exciting and noisy. The clans came in different colored yakutas and there... More

Not only the superb shrines but a delightful little fun park, magnificent souvenir shopping, great little restaurants everywhere - literally hundreds of them - a must see part of Tokyo which is quieter, highly recommended, easy to get to everywhere, and more "real" than the more commercial districts.

The temple is surrounded by stalls selling souvenirs, snacks and local food and is adorned by lanterns, trees and statues. You'll see many locals visiting Sensoji Temple to pray for good fortune. Some people may find the place a little touristy however it does not reduce the appeal of the place. Allow yourself an hour to check out the temple's... More

Unless you just want nightclubs and neon, you must see this area, which is tourism central for anyone interested in how real Japanese live and to experience the shrines. Fabulous restaurants abound plus great little shopping malls and even a small fun park. Despite the tourist attractions is is mainly a residential area and it feels really nice, lots of... More

For a VERY full day of sightseeing, enjoy the temple and shops, take a bath in a bathouse and then cruise the Sumida river to Odaiba

I visited Asakusa on the first day of the Sanja Maritsu festival which happens on the third weekend of May and it was amazingly alive. There were small shops all around the Sensoji temple selling wonderful foods, candies, and souvenirs. There were neighborhoods preparing their wonderful floats, lanterns everywhere, and a general party atmosphere. Even when the festival isn't on... More