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Introduction to Asakusa: With Asakusa Temple as the center, the Edo-era style of the town is preserved

when it comes to the history of Asakusa, we have to start with "Asakusa Temple. In 628 AD, Miyagawa (now Yu Tianchuan) had a pair of fisherman brothers who accidentally salvaged the Buddha statue in the middle of Sichuan. No matter how you put the Buddha back into the river, it will still be salvaged repeatedly. So the two took the Buddha statue home and planned to bring it to the head of the land the next day. The statue of Guanyin was enshrined in the home by the Tueshi Middle Division, which became the Guanyin Hall of Asakusa Temple. It was not until 857 AD that the mountain was officially opened by Master Ci Jue and Asakusa Temple officially became an open temple.

Later, during the "Battle of Guanyuan", Tokugawa Ieyasu led his army to visit and win the battle. Since then, Asakusa Temple has become a fixed prayer place for the Edo Shogunate and one of the important belief centers in Kanto. The surrounding area has developed into a grand and prosperous street where the common people gather. During the Meiji period, it was also divided into "Asakusa Six Districts", where not only vendors gathered, but also theaters and cinemas. Until now, Asakusa still retains the lively Xiamachi culture of the past, and you can feel the endless vitality when walking on the street!

Asakusa Temple Leimen

You can't come to Asakusa Temple without pilgrimage to the giant "Thunder Gate" lantern! This lantern was sponsored by Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita, whose signature can be seen at the bottom of the lantern. After passing through Leimen, there is "Zhongjianshitong Store Street". You can reach the classic scenic spot "Asakusa Temple" in Tokyo by walking along the road to the end 」. There are many legends about Asakusa Temple, and the most famous one is that some people say that there are a lot of fierce signatures here, so when they get "Daji", they feel that their luck is particularly prosperous! Don't worry if you get a bad sign, as long as you tie the sign to the sign office in the temple, you can resolve the bad luck!

Sky Tower

with a height of 634 meters, the Skylight Tower is currently the tallest tower in Japan and one of Tokyo's most iconic landmarks. The tower is equipped with a two-story observation platform, which is located at a height of 350 meters and 450 meters respectively. It can overlook the whole Tokyo city view and even overlook Mount Fuji in good weather! In addition to the viewing facilities, the complex commercial facility under the tower, "Tokyo Clear Sky Street (Tokyo Solamachi)", has gathered more than 300 shops such as shopping, gourmet food, hand-in-hand gifts, coffee shops, etc., making it an excellent place for shopping or foraging. In addition, the Sky Tower will light up at night according to the theme, adding dreamy colors to Tokyo's skyline, visiting recommend in the evening and enjoying the double charm of day and night scenery.

Motian Aquarium

the "Mokuda Aquarium" is famous for its open space design, where you can see a variety of marine life up close. The most eye-catching thing in the museum is the large penguin sink in the center of the museum. More than 50 penguins swim in the water or lie lazily on the stones, looking lovely and healing. The "BIG SHARE jellyfish tank" with a diameter of about 7 meters shows about 500 jellyfish floating gracefully in the colored lights, as if in a dream. There are also a number of sofas in the museum, so that people can quietly enjoy the ocean world in front of them in the most relaxed posture and have a rest during the busy schedule.

Jinhu Shrine

the "Jinhu Shrine" in Asakusa, a shrine known for "Lucky Cat" and "Good Mate Prayer", is said to be one of the birthplaces of Lucky Cat. The shrine is dedicated to the Japanese mythological god of husband and wife, "Yi Xie Na Qi Ming" and "Yi Xie Na Mei Ming", so it is especially effective in praying for a good relationship and a happy marriage. In addition, cat statues can be seen everywhere in the territory, and you can also buy cute cat-shaped guards and painted horses. There is even a very popular "cat god". Travelers who like cats must come to pilgrimage!

Heyu Bridge Prop Street

the cook or the eater controller comes to Asakusa, please be sure to dig treasure here! "Heyu Bridge Prop Street", also known as "Heyong Bridge Prop Street", extends about 800 meters from north to south, and has gathered more than 170 specialty stores, including food utensils, conditioning utensils, dessert utensils, kitchen equipment, groceries, etc., as long as it is imagined to touch any point with food, they are all sold. Whether you are looking for a unique companion gift or want to learn more about Japanese food culture, it is very worth visiting here. Come and dig treasure quickly!

Heyu Bridge Prop Street
address: Matsuya 3-18-2, Taidong District, Tokyo
business hours: the business hours of most stores are 10:00~17:00
public Holiday: Most stores have public holidays on Sundays.

Asayusa Sightseeing Cultural Center

the "Asakusa Sightseeing and Cultural Center" is located directly opposite the Reimen. The building is operated by Kengo Kuma. The fence-like exterior wall on the level is particularly eye-catching. The design is full of modern sense, but it can be perfectly integrated into this old street full of Xiacho style. Asakusa Sightseeing and Cultural Center is a tourist consultation center in Taidong District. It has facilities such as foreign currency exchange offices, ticket purchasing services, coffee shops, etc. The viewing platform on the top floor has an excellent angle overlooking the street view of Taidong District. Not only can you clearly see the whole Zhongjian Shitong, but you can also take a complete picture of the clear sky tower!

Asayusa Sightseeing Cultural Center
· Address: no. 9, 18 Fan9, Leimen Erdingmu, Taidong District, Tokyo
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