The Asakusa district in Taito, Tokyo, Japan is famous for its Senso-ji temple, Nakamise-dori vendor stalls, and throngs of both locals and tourists. As usual within Tokyo, there is much local history to explore as well.

The Senso-ji temple in Asakusa is very ornate, kept in great condition, and tightly surrounded by interesting landscape. There are many people there, entering its courtyard after ritually inhaling incense smoke from a large incense burning station. The temple is quite active, including Buddhist ceremonies behind a see-through fence.

The Nakamise-dori vendor stalls are both entertaining and educational. All kinds of food, trinkets, clothes, and things you don’t really need are packed into a huge labyrinth of pedestrian-only alleys.

Senso-ji temple and reflective garden in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

Senso-ji temple and reflective garden



Senso-ji temple and cherry tree blossoms in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

Senso-ji temple and cherry tree blossoms



Senso-ji temple Buddhist ceremony in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

Buddhist ceremony in Senso-ji temple



Shrine bell in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

Shrine bell in Asakusa



Buddhist statues in Asakusa Tokyo Japan with Tokyo Skytree behind

Buddhist statues



Nakamise-dori vendor stalls in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

Nakamise-dori vendor stalls in Asakusa