My second favorite place in Tokyo. First is of course Tokyo Tower. So you know now the sequence of post for the Japan trip. I so love the Asakusa Kannon Temple that I visited it twice. Did my prayer there.
I got off at Station Asakusa Bashi and came to the original Temple and then walk along the river passing Asahi Beer to Asakusa Kannon Temple. Beside the iconic Asahi Beer Building, I saw the new Tower of Tokyo along the river.
Along the stalls leading towards the Temple, do stop over at the wooden miniature shop. All of them are masterpieces. Bought 2 tiny weeny froggie for my XMJ as birthday present. The price is of course “wa”. But it is worth it.
After Asakusa, I went to the kitchenware street. Very famous street. 2 very long stretch of kitchenware. You can shop till you dead there.
From there, I walked to Ueno. For toy lovers like me, there is a shop here that is a shop that is a few stories high full of toys. I had a lot of fun there. Those looking for bargain fashion can roam this area too. I had my pork chop rice in a eatery under the railway track.
From Ueno, I walked over to the famous electronic haven, Akihabara. But what really attracted me was the row of hobby shops that is just outside and near the station. I did find some stuff that I liked but it is a bit expensive for me. Overall it was a good walk.
The original temple
Entrance
The walk
The end of the walk
Through the gate and onwards
Up the steps
On the Ceiling
Will be there again…
Chen Kee
