Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.
Asakusa - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji , a very popular Buddhist temple , built in the 7th century.
Tokyo Imperial Palace - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
The current Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station.
Tokyo Itineraries - Asakusa Half Day - japan-guide.com
The following is a suggested half day itinerary for medium paced travelers of Tokyo's touristy, yet historic Asakusa District, home of Sensoji Temple. This itinerary can be extended with a few additions or combined with Odaiba into a full day plan .
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and 7.5 km from the centre, cyashitsu ryokan asakusa features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security.
Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
It is held in celebration of the three founders of Sensoji Temple, who are enshrined in Asakusa Shrine next door to the temple. Nearly two million people visit Asakusa over the three days of the festival, making it one of Tokyo's most popular festivals.
Tokyo Itineraries - Asakusa and Odaiba Full Day - japan-guide.com
Suggested travel itinerary for a full day around Tokyo's Asakusa and Odaiba Districts.
Zojoji Temple - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Zojoji Temple (増上寺, Zōjōji) is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region. Standing next to Tokyo Tower, the temple grounds consist of some impressive structures as well as a mausoleum of the Tokugawa family and a small museum.
Sengakuji Temple - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Sengakuji (泉岳寺) is a small temple near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. The temple is famous for its graveyard where the "47 Ronin " (also known as Akoroshi, the "masterless samurai from Ako") are buried.
Yanaka - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and 7.5 km from the centre, cyashitsu ryokan asakusa features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan offers a hot tub and luggage storage space. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe.