淺草是個古色古香的地方，因為有個歷史悠久的淺草寺坐落在那兒。站在那兒，仿佛把你帶回了50‘s’年代。從地鐵站走出，你就可瞥見大大紅燈籠在雷門區，也會看到許多人群站在雷門前拍照留念哦！
Transport 交通: Tokyo Metro東京メト[Akasakamitsuke 赤坂見附 → Asakusa 淺草] ; [Akasakamitsuke 赤坂見附 → Shibuya
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION:
-The interesting place you have to see at Asakusa & Shibuya
Asakusa Kannon Temple AKA Sensoji Temple 淺草寺
×The oldest temple in Tokyo since 645
Let you understand the sequence
→ Kaminarimon “The Thunder Gate” 雷門 “風雷神門”
[The position of large red paper lantern]
The making of Ningyoyaki, Japanese Snack Cakes
→ Nakamise-dori Street仲见世商店街 [The shopping street]
→ Hozomon 寶藏門 [The Second Gate]
→ Main Hall 本堂 [The prayer area ]
→Five-stories Pagoda 五重塔 [Relics of the Buddha (busshari) are kept on the top floor]
The manner in Sensoji Temple:
ü Clean your hands and mouth at the purification fountain near the temple entrance.
Photo credit: Sudarsan's Photo Journey
ü Center stage in the temple forecourt is an incense burner. You will see people fanning smoke from the burning incense over themselves whereby the incense believed to have healing powers!
ü At the offering hall, throw a coin into the offering box, bow deeply twice, clap your hands twice, bow deeply once more and pray for a few seconds! (how to pray)
ü Around 100 yen will buy you an omikuji 靈籤 (fortune written on a small piece of paper). If your fortune is bad, tie the paper onto a nearby string so that the wind can disperse the bad luck.
These are some of the Japanese manners I had learned which is different with Chinese religion. Is quite interesting to know their culture.
Photo Credit: Senso-ji | Guide to Sensoji's Halls
If you wish to have a better view of Tokyo, you may head to the 8th floor of open verandah at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre! And it's free !!
Then, I went to get my pocket wifi near the Sensoji temple. If you wish a lower rate pocket wifi, I will recommend you to try iVideo Pocket Wifi. The price can be as low as RM9/day. Details: iVideo Pocket Wifi
You can see the Tokyo Skytree from the Nakamise Street
Japan student tour 超萌的日本小學生
On the way going, I had passed by the Orange Street and taking some pictures.
I bought a famous fried meatball from 浅草メンチAsakusa Menchi is a popular fried meatball shop on Denboin-Dori Street in Asakusa. I saw a lot of people queuing up for the fried meatball. Best eating time while it is hot-served! Recommend to try this when you are there.
Besides, I also try their famous Japanese Taiyaki at Asakusa area.
Shin-Nakimise Shopping Street has a lot of shops that sold food, grocery, clothes and so on. There was a 100¥ shop where you buy a lot of cheap stuff there. I have bought instant noodle, snacks and seaweed.
After getting my pocket wifi, we went for lunch at Ichiran Ramen just right in front of Asakusa Station[Tobu Skytree Line]. Ichiran Ramen 一蘭拉麵 has provided me with an unusual ramen experience whereby the interior layout is designed like single compartment to block out all the distraction, something you can see in the library so you can concentrate on the flavour of the ramen. The one I have is Tonkatsu Ramen.
You can buy the tickets at the vending machine near the entrance and pass the tickets to the waiter. Then, you can either choose open space or the single seating(quiet area) to enjoy your ramen.
For me, I choose the single seating so I can concentrate on eating the ramen.
You will be given a checklist where you can decide the flavour strength, richness, original red sauce quantity, noodle texture, sliced pork and etc.
My parents and uncle feel satisfied with ramen.
After that, we take a stroll to Azumabashi bridge (red bridge). If you have spare time, you take the sightseeing cruise along the Sumida river. From the Azumabashi bridge, you may see the Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi headquarters clearly. The Asahi building really attracted me as I puzzled about the golden flame-like object. You will have the same mind with when you looking at that thing.
Let me tell you what is that. The Asahi headquarters has 2 main buildings. The higher building has resembled a giant beer jug with the roof top foam. While the lower building was the Asahi Super Dry Hall. Its structure resembled the black beer glass with an enormous golden flame object on top of it. The golden flame object was known as "Flamme d'Or" means flame of gold! This is the landmark of Asahi.
We didn't manage to pay a visit at Tokyo Skytree as the weather was too cloudy. What a sad moment. I'll be back one day.
Next, I have met my hometown friend at Shibuya 渋谷区. I was stunned when I saw the Shibuya Crossing. It was as packed as sardines.
The loyal dog (Hachiko) statue was located at Hachiko Square nearby Shibuya Crossing. If you have heard about the story, then you must pay a visit to this place. Then, I went for Shibuya 109 to shop while waiting for my friend.
So sad that I can't fully explore Shibuya. Maybe this a chance for me to visit Tokyo again. Haha XD
Food
Spotted an owl outside a shop along the street.
For me, I choose the single seating so I can concentrate on eating the ramen.
After that, we take a stroll to Azumabashi bridge (red bridge). If you have spare time, you take the sightseeing cruise along the Sumida river. From the Azumabashi bridge, you may see the Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi headquarters clearly. The Asahi building really attracted me as I puzzled about the golden flame-like object. You will have the same mind with when you looking at that thing.
Let me tell you what is that. The Asahi headquarters has 2 main buildings. The higher building has resembled a giant beer jug with the roof top foam. While the lower building was the Asahi Super Dry Hall. Its structure resembled the black beer glass with an enormous golden flame object on top of it. The golden flame object was known as "Flamme d'Or" means flame of gold! This is the landmark of Asahi.
We didn't manage to pay a visit at Tokyo Skytree as the weather was too cloudy. What a sad moment. I'll be back one day.
She is a Japan-based blogger now! =)
A little red light district
Food
1. SA WA WA. 茶和々Japanese Matcha Sweets
Address: 東京都台東區淺草2丁目2番10號
Price: 400 ¥
2.花月堂メロンパン Jumbo Melon Pan
Address: Alley street behind Nakamise Street
Price: 200¥/pcs 500¥/3pcs
3.浅草メンチAsakusa Menchi
Address: Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito, 浅草２丁目３−３
Price:200¥/pcs
4.櫻家 浅草店 - 浅草/たい焼き・大判焼き Taiyaki
Address:東京都台東区浅草2-10
Price: 240¥/pcs
Website:Sakura Taiyaki
Address:東京都台東区浅草2-10
Price: 240¥/pcs
Website:Sakura Taiyaki
5.Ichiran Ramen Akasuka Store
Address: Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, 台東区Asakusa, 1−1−16 HK浅草ビル
Price:790¥
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