Skip to main content

Tokyo - Asakusa

Tokyo - Today we went to the district of Asakusa which is known for its old-town atmosphere and historic Buddhist temples.  A short distance from Asakusa station, we stop by the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center which was a good resource for the district of Asakusa.   The counter ladies speaks good English too.  The 8th floor has an observation deck which gives a good view of Tokyo SkyTree.   The outside temperature was very cold at 6 degrees.

There were too many tourist gathered around this huge hanging latern at Kaminarimon Gate which makes taking a pic around this gate almost impossible.   This gate is the symbol of Asakusa and is the main gate to the temple.

A big slipper on the Kaminarimon Gate
Passing through the gate on both sides are lined with stores dating back to the Edo area and is called Nakamise Shopping Street.


At the end of the Nakamise Shopping Street is the famous Sensoji Temple which is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, and was built in 628.  Walking around we came across ROX shopping centres, which comprises of 4 nearby shopping buildings.

along Denbouin Street
Outside Asakusa Entertainment Hall along the street, there are Japanese Celebrity handprints.


Japanese Celebrity handprints

Our Okonomiyaki dinner...


Seafood Okonomiyaki
We came back to Ikekuburo and still feeling hungry and ate a hearty meal of Japanese Spaghetti.

500g Japanese clam Spaghetti



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Calesa around Intramuros

Manila - Together with Albert, we took a calesa (horse drawn carriage used in Philippines) around Intramuros. Albert and Lesley Albert and I Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core of Manila.  The walled part of Manila was called intramuros, which is Latin for "within the walls"; districts beyond the walls are known as extramuros meaning outside the walls.  Construction of the defensive walls was started by the Spaniards in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions.   Guarding the old city is Fortaiago wich is located at the mouth of the river. Gallery of Philippines past and present presidents General MacArthur Battle HQ Entrance of General MacArthur HQ Manila Hotel Manila Hotel in the distance Manila hotel is the oldest hotel in the Philippines and the most well known icon. Baluarte De San Andres Cannons lined in a semi-circle Colegio de San Juan de Letran was founded in...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cheong Guk Jang - fermented bean soup

Seoul - Lunch with Youngjin was at a traditional soup restaurant and it was crowded.   Youngjin asked me many times Cheonggukjang "ok", I said ok not knowing what to expect.  I have tried many weird and smelly good in Seoul, so I was very prepared.   My first time tasting Cheonggukjang and I like it. CheongGukJang 청국장 is fermented soybean soup aka Stinky soup.  Actually, I like fermented food and the smell does not put me off.   I like fermented food because of the many health benefits and also we have them here in Singapore - tempe, belachan, fermented bean curd (which I love with my porridge), chincaluk, etc.. very hot Cheonggukjang  I always buy danjang paste and bring home to make soup.  I understand that they are the same but the difference is Cheonggukjang beans are uncrushed and are fermented for a longer period of time.
Post a Comment
Read more

Temple Street Night Market

Kowloon - This flea market is full of quirky, Hong Kong souvenirs and t-shirts to take home. The actual market on Temple Street is in the Yau Ma Tei and Jordan sections of Temple Street. The flea market starts in the late afternoon every day and continues throughout the evening. You can find fake’designer' handbags, sunglasses, clothes, and electronic gadgets.  The atmosphere was filled with many tourist of different nationalities.  Along the sides were many seafood restaurants, mostly crowded.    You will also find fortuner teller stalls plying their trade.
2 comments
Read more