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Compared to modern neighborhoods, Asakusa has an old-world charm, reminiscent of the days when Tokyo was known as Edo.
In the heart of the district, and the main reason to visit the district itself, is the famous Sensoji Temple, considered the oldest structure in Tokyo, as well as the main Buddhist sacred place belonging to the Tendai sect.
Legend has it that 2 brothers, in 628, fished a statue of the goddess Kannon in the Sumida River. Though they tried to put it back in the river, it always came back to them. That is why the temple dedicated to her was built near the river in 645, making it the oldest temple in Tokyo.
To access it, you must pass the thousand-year-old Kaminarimon gate, the very symbol of Asakusa. After the imposing entrance, to get to the temple you have to go along the shopping street, the so-called Nakamise Dori, where you can buy souvenirs and local specialities.
Still on the theme of shopping, in this district a stroll in Kappabashi Dori is fun, the street where more than 100 shops selling kitchen utensils are concentrated.
Many green areas develop along the Sumida River. A visit to the neighborhood can be considered complete by climbing the Tokyo Skytree observatory, the tallest building in the country, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views over the city.
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