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The Sublime Sensoji Temple
Michael KaplanSensoji is the famous Asakusa Kannon Temple in Taito-ku Tokyo
Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multitude of languages, enticing both Japanese and foreigners alike to see how their luck plays out. If the number you draw is less than lucky, don’t worry – simply tie up the offending fortune on the nearby wires and allow your bad karma to be spirited away.
The temple also shares its grounds with the Asakusa Shrine, dedicated to the three men credited with the temple’s founding. Considered one of the oldest original buildings in Tokyo, the shrine plays host to the exuberant Sanja Matsuri every May. Another popular building (and photo spot) is the five-story pagoda
A number of other festivals take place at Senso-ji throughout the year. The Kinryu-no-mai (Dragon Dance) can be enjoyed on March 18th and October 18th, when a large golden dragon on poles is paraded through the streets. Visitors on April 14th can witness the Sagi-no-mai (White Heron Dance), which features a parade of participants in both Heian-era outfits and heron costumes. In late autumn, the temple’s atmosphere grows even more exuberant during its end of the year rake fairs. Buyers come to purchase one of the many colorfully adorned tools in the hopes of raking in good fortune in the coming year.
It is arguably one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, Senso-ji Temple – also known as Asakusa Kannon – can trace its roots back to the early 600s. In 628, two fishermen on the nearby Sumida River repeatedly brought up a golden statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy along with their usual catch. Finally deciding not to throw the statue back to the depths of the river once more, they instead brought it to their village headman, who convinced them to build a temple in its honor. Senso-ji Temple was finished in the year 645 and quickly became a pilgrimage site.
Its popularity endured over the centuries and even continues in the present day, with most visitors making this one of their first stops in Tokyo. The road leading up to the temple, known as the Nakamise-dori or “street of inner shops”, peddles everything from lacquered chopsticks and ukiyo-e prints to cheap keychains and colorful trinkets. Cake-like ningyoyaki¸sweet treats that are served hot off the iron grill, are a popular purchase, as are warming cups of amazake in the winter months.
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Nakamise-dori is the street people walk on the approach to Senso-ji. Said to have been born in the 18th century as shop keepers were granted permission to sell their wares along the way to the temple. Today, the 250-meters contains around 90 shops and sells everything from souvenirs to snacks, meals and yukata.
Kaminarimon, literally Thunder Gate, is the outer of two large entrance gates that lead to Senso-ji. The gate houses a large red lantern with a wooden carving of a dragon on the underside as well as two large statues, Fujin (god of wind) on the right and Raijin (god of thunder) on the left.
Hozomon is the inner gate, Kaminarimon being the outer, and houses many of Senso-ji’s treasures. The first story houses two large statures of Nio, the guardian deities of the Buddha; there are also three lanterns and a pair of large sandals.
The impressive five-story pagoda is easily visible as you walk along the path to Senso-ji and worth a visit—and especially worthy of some photographing. It is the second highest pagoda in Japan at 53 meters high and was built in 942 to hold Buddha’s ashes given as a goodwill to Japan from Sri Lanka.
Five-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line, and Tobu Railways.
Sensoji is the famous Asakusa Kannon Temple in Taito-ku Tokyo
If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re in for a real treat: Japanese Shutter Art
Asakusa is famous for its annual year-end Hagoita (Battledore) Fair held December 17-19. It started in the late 16th century on the grounds of Senso-ji Temple.
毎年12月17-19日の3日間、浅草寺境内では羽子板市が開催される。今日では、師走の東京の風物詩となった行事だが、実は遡ること16世紀、その年最後の縁日が、明治以降、羽子板市として今に伝わったものである。
Information and photos of the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Photos from Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa District
Take a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture at the Sanja Festival held annually in Tokyo.
Sensoji after dark is a completely different world from its daytime hustle-bustle. Walk through avenues of shops shuttered for the night, look up, and be awed.
Sensoji Temple, built in the 7th century, is a Buddhist temple adorned in history and a modern-day Asakusa landmark.
Kaminarimon Gate, standing at the entrance of Sensouji Temple, is Asakura's most famous landmarks.
Five-story Pagoda located near Sensouji Temple in Asakura, Tokyo.
Senso-ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. Since the beginning of the Edo era, many people come here. The New Year's holidays especially are busy.
The first visit to the shrine in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it is a great way to start a new year in Japanese-style.
เซนโซ-จิเป็นหนึ่งในวัดที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดของโตเกียว ตั้งแต่ช่วงเริ่มสมัยเอโดะแล้วที่ผู้คนพากันมาที่วัดนี้ จะคึกคักมากโดยเฉพาะช่วงวันหยุดปีใหม่
ประวัิติศาสตร์ของประตูคามินาริมงที่เป็นชื่อเสียงของอาซากุสะ
新年初めて神社にお参りすることを「初詣」と呼び、毎年大勢の人々が集まる。日本式新年を迎えるには打ってつけの方法だ。世界中で新年のお祝いと 言えば花火だが、日本では浅草で見られるように文化的慣習として神社に参拝し、来る新年に福多きよう祈りを捧げる。12月31日の寒い夜、温かい群衆の中 に交じりながら新年の早朝を迎えることができる、日本ならではの独特な体験だ。
วัดอาซากุสะ(Asakusa Temple) หรือชื่อจริงคือ Senso-ji วัดใหญ่กลางกรุงที่ยังไงก็ต้องมา ถ้าไม่ได้มาเหมือนการเที่ยวญี่ปุ่นครั้งนี้ยังไม่ครบถ้วนสมบูรณ์ ในฐานะนักเขียนจะเขียนบทความท่องเที่ยวญี่ปุ่น ก็คงจะต้องเขียนถึงที่นี่ซักครั้ง
ถ้าคุณมาถึงวัดเช้ามากก่อนที่ร้านค้าที่อยู่เรียงรายตามถนนสายที่มาวัดนี้จากประตู Kaminarimon จะเปิดกัน คุณก็จะได้เห็นความพิเศษของศิลปะบนประตูหน้าร้านสไตล์ญี่ปุ่น
Sanja Festival is a jam-packed, three-day celebration in Asakusa that is worth fighting through the crowds for.
During the festival the area around Asakusa's Sensoji Temple is filled with hundreds of people. There are drums and people playing the flute as well as people yelling from time to time. Also a great time to enjoy the numerous food stalls where you can purchase many different foods, desserts and drinks of course.
Sensoji Lightup in Asakusa: Quiet and peaceful Sensoji at night
Sensoji is a famous buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in the 7th century to house the golden statue of Kannon the goddess of mercy.
Le temple Sensô-ji en photo dans le quartier Asakusa de Tokyo.
Northern Tokyo holds a lot of charm with its ever so popular Buddhists temple, Sensoji. Directing you to this stunning temple is Nakamise, an over 200 meter street with an abundance of traditional and exciting foods, and friendly people welcoming you to one of Tokyo's most loved sites.
Banyak lokasi di utara Tokyo yang dapat dikunjungi, salah satunya adalah Sensoji yang dapat dijangkau dari Nakamise sekitar 200 meter dari kuil ini. Sepanjang jalan ini juga anda dapat mengunjungi toko barang antik, dan menemukan banyak makanan tradisional dan orang-orang yang menyapa anda.
Le nord de Tokyo est très charmant et ce, en partie grâce au très célèbre temple Sensô-ji.
ดเซ็นโซะจิ (Sensoji) เป็นวัดพุทธที่มีชื่อเสียงในโตเกียว สร้างขึ้นในศตวรรษที่ 7 เป็นที่ประดิษฐานของรูปปั้นทอง พระโพธิสัตว์กวนอิม เทพธิดาแห่งความเมตตา
ทางตอนเหนือของโตเกียวมีเสน่ห์ที่น่าหลงไหลคือ วัดพุทธที่มีชื่อเสียง วัดเซ็นโซะจิ (Sensoji) สิ่งที่นำทางคุณไปสู่วัดที่สวยงามนี้คือ ถนนช็อปปิ้งนะคะมิเซะ (Nakamise) มีความยาวกว่า 200 เมตร อยู่ระหว่างประตูด้านนอกกับประตูที่สองของวัด บนถนนช็อปปิ้งสายนี้คุณจะได้พบกับร้านค้าที่ขายของไม่ซ้ำแบบใคร อาหารหลากหลายแบบโบราณและน่าสนใจ ผู้คนเป็นมิตรต้อนรับคุณสู่สถานที่ที่เป็นที่รักของกรุงโตเกียว
Северный Токио очаровывает своим, все так же популярным, буддистским храмом Сэнсодзи. Указывающая путь к этому потрясающему храму улица Накамисэ, протяженностью в более чем 200 метров, славится изобилием традиционной и интересной еды, а также дружелюбными людьми, которые поприветствуют вас в одном из самых излюбленных мест в Токио.
ประตูคะมินะริมอน (Kaminarimon) ประตูทางเข้าของวัดเซ็นโซะจิ (Sensoji) ถือว่าเป็นหนึ่งในสถานที่ที่มีชื่อเสียงมากที่สุดของอาซากุสะ
La première visite de l’année au sanctuaire s’appelle Hatsumôde, et elle attire chaque année d’immenses foules.
The hustle and bustle of a major Japanese temple in Tokyo. Senso-ji is good anytime of the year.
A azáfama de um dos principais templos japonese em Tóquio. O Senso-ji é bom em qualquer altura do ano.
By far one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist attractions, the Sensō-ji is located in heart of Tokyo: Asakusa.
แสงไฟที่วัดเซนโซะจิ ในอาซากุสะ วัดเซนโซะจิที่เงียบสงบในเวลากลางคืน
Пятиэтажная пагода расположенная возле храма Сэнсодзи в Асакусе, Токио
Sejauh ini merupakan objek wisata paling populer di Tokyo, Sensō-ji terletak di jantung kota Tokyo : Asakusa.
Pagoda lima lantai yang terletak di dekat Kuil Sensouji di Asakura, Tokyo.
Gerbang Kaminarimon, berdiri di pintu masuk Kuil Sensouj, adalah landmark Asakura yang paling terkenal.
Kuil Sensoji, dibangun pada abad ke-7, adalah sebuah kuil Buddha landmark Asakusa yang dihiasi dengan sejarah dan modern.
Shirasagi-no Mai is a beautiful ceremonial procession performed at Senso-ji Temple and dates back over 1000 years.
Prosesi seremonial yang sudah dipentaskan selama lebih dari 1000 tahun!
Rasakan secuil budaya tradisional Jepang di festival Sanja yang diadakan tiap tahun di Tokyo.
Enjoy an Edo Period parade at the Sanja Matsuri held in Asakusa in May
Thưởng thức Cuộc diễu hành thời Edo tại Lễ hội Sanja Matsuri tổ chức ở Asakusa vào tháng năm.
Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and features over 100 mikoshi floats paraded through the grounds of Senso-ji temple.
Sanja Matsuri adalah salah satu festival terbesar di Tokyo, menampilkan parade ratusan mikoshi di kuil Senso-ji.
Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually), and are chosen randomly from a box. At Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple), Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa you can pick up an omikuji to try your luck.
โอะมิคุจิ คือใบเซียมซีที่วัดหรือศาลเจ้าญี่ปุ่นมีไว้บริการ ปรกติแล้วคุณสามารถรับโอะมิคุจิได้ด้วยการบริจาคเงิน (ส่วนใหญ่จะประมาณ 100 เยน) และหยิบได้เองจากในกล่อง ที่วัดเซ็นโซะ-จิ หรือวัดอะสะคุสะ แคนนอน วัดเก่าแก่ที่สุดในโตเกียว ก็เช่นเดียวกัน คุณสามารถรู้คำทำนายด้วยการหยิบโอะมิคุจิ
Rituals of Fountain and incense cleasing, and omikuji fortune, in Sensoji Temple
Shiragagi-no-mai, a millennium-old dance in Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
Ритуалы около фонтана и очищение у курильницы, а также гадание с омикудзи - всё это в храме Сэнсодзи
Shirasagi no Mai หรือ การรำนกกระสาขาวอายุพันปี ที่วัดเซ็นโซะ-จิในอะสะกุสะ
Ritual-ritual dari air mancur dan dupa penyucian, dan peruntungan omikuji
Shirasagi-no-mai, une danse millénaire exécutée au Temple Sensô-ji d'Asakusa
วัดญี่ปุ่นที่คึกคักเต็มไปด้วยผู้คนในโตเกียว วัดเซ็นโซะจิสวยงามน่าไปชมตลอดทั้งปี
According to a legend, Sensoji was built in 628 on the exact location where two brothers fished the golden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida river. The temple was completed in 645. Actually it is the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. With millions of visitors every year it is an awesome experience for all visitors.
ตามตำนานได้เล่าขานกันว่า วัดเซ็นโซะจิสร้างขึ้นในปี 628 บนบริเวณที่พี่น้องชาวประมงสองคนได้พบรูปปั้นทองคำของพระโพธิสัตว์กวนอิม เทพเจ้าแห่งความเมตตา จากการตกปลาในแม่น้ำสุมิดะ วัดแห่งนี้สร้างเสร็จสมบูรณ์ในปี 645 และถือว่าเป็นวัดที่เก่าแก่และใหญ่ที่สุดในกรุงโตเกียว ทุกๆ ปีจะมีผู้คนมากมายพากันหลั่งไหลมาที่วัด และเป็นประสบการณ์ที่ดีสำหรับผู้เข้าชมทุกคน
At Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's historical Asakusa district, you can buy traditional decorated bats at the Hagoita-Ichi Fair, held every December.
วัดเซ็นโซะจิตั้งอยู่ในเขตอะสะกุสะของกรุงโตเกียว ไม่เพียงแต่เป็นวัดที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดในโตเกียวเท่านั้น แต่ยังเป็นวัดที่งดงามที่สุดอีกด้วย
ละแวกอะสะกุสะ (Sensoji) มีชื่อเสียงจากบรรยายากาศและวัดที่เก่าแก่ สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวหลักของละแวกนี้คือ วัดเซ็นโซะจิ (Sensoji) ในแต่ละปีจะมีนักท่องเที่ยวและผู้แสวงบุญมาเยี่ยมชมกันอย่างอุ่นหนาฝาคั่ง สร้างขึ้นในศตวรรษที่ 7 สิ่งก่อสร้างต่างๆ ภายในวัดสร้างสรรบรรยากาศอันโดดเด่นของประวัติศาสตร์ที่นับย้อนหลังไปหลายร้อยปี
Experience a different side of Asakusa at night
Vivez une expérience différente à Asakusa en découvrant le temple Senso-ji la nuit, loin de la foule.
Phía Bắc Tokyo vô cùng thu hút du khách với ngôi chùa Phật giáo cực kỳ nổi tiếng, Sensoji. Dẫn bạn đến ngôi chùa đầy ấn tượng này là Nakamise, một con phố dài hơn 200 mét với nhiều món ăn truyền thống hấp dẫn, và những người dân thân thiện, niềm nở chào mừng bạn đến với một trong những địa điểm được yêu thích nhất ở Tokyo.
Là một trong những địa điểm thu hút khách du lịch nổi tiếng nhất của Tokyo, Sensō-ji tọa lạc ở trung tâm Tokyo: Asakusa.
O Norte de Tóquio tem muito charme com o seu popular templo budista, Sensoji. Encaminhando-o para este impressionante templo fica Nakamise, uma rua de mais de 200 metros que o leva do portão exterior do templo até ao seu segundo portão. Ao longo desta rua encontrará muitas bancas de compras exclusivas, uma abundância de alimentos tradicionais e excitantes, e pessoas simpáticas a dar-lhe as boas-vindas num dos locais mais procurados de Tóquio.
A few suggestions on how to make your day extra smooth at the Asakusa Nakamise shopping street and the famous temple, Senso-ji.
Tips-tips sederhana untuk berbelanja dan berkeliling area populer di Asakusa!
วัดเซ็นโซะ-จิ (Senso-ji) ในอะสะคุสะ วัดที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดในกรุงโตเกียว ได้จัดให้มีงานเทศกาลประจำปีขึ้น ซึ่งเป็นงานที่มีระยะเวลาสามวันมีชื่อว่า ฮะโกอิตะ-อิชิ (Hagoita-Ichi) เป็นงานที่ขายไม้เครื่องลางนำโชค ในภาษาญี่ปุ่นเรียกว่า ฮะโกอิตะ
Tại đền Senso-ji ở quận Asakusa tại Tokyo, bạn có thể mua những chiếc gậy trang trí may mắn truyền thống ở hội chợ Hagoita-Ichi tổ chức mỗi tháng 12.
Theo truyền thuyết, đền Sensoji được xây vào năm 628 trên địa điểm chính xác nơi mà hai anh em tìm được bức tượng Phật quan âm bằng vàng, vị Phật của phước lành, bên ngoài dòng sông Sumida. Ngôi đền được hoàn thành năm 645. Thật ra đây là ngôi đền Phật giáo lớn nhất và cổ xưa nhất ở Tokyo. Với cả triệu du khách đến thăm mỗi năm, đây là trải nghiệm tuyệt vời cho tất cả những ai đến đây.
La pagode de cinq étages se trouve près du Temple de Senso-ji, à Asakusa, Tokyo.
Sensoji là một ngôi đền Phật giáo nổi tiếng ở Tokyo, được xây dựng vào thế kỷ thứ 7 để đặt tượng Kannon vàng- tượng Phật Quan Âm.
Chùa Senso, được xây dựng vào thế kỷ thứ 7, là một ngôi chùa Phật giáo với bầu không khí lịch sử và là một dấu mốc của Asakusa hiện đại.
Nếu bạn đến sớm, trước khi bất kỳ cửa hàng nào dọc theo con đường dài dẫn đến ngôi đền đến cổng Kaminarimon mở, bạn sẽ thấy một điều thật sự tuyệt vời: Nghệ thuật Shutter Nhật Bản
Chuyến thăm đầu tiên đến đền thờ trong năm mới được gọi là Hatsumode, và nó thu hút khá nhiều đám đông mỗi năm, và tôi nghĩ đó là một cách tuyệt vời để bắt đầu một năm mới theo phong cách Nhật Bản. Pháo hoa là lễ kỷ niệm tiêu chuẩn ở nhiều thành phố trên thế giới, nhưng ở Nhật Bản bắt đầu với lời cầu nguyện cho một năm thịnh vượng tại một ngôi đền như ở Asakusa là phổ biến hơn cả. Đám đông ấm áp trong đêm lạnh của ngày 31 tháng 12, đây là một trải nghiệm độc đáo để dành thời gian buổi sáng sớm của năm mới.
Lễ hội Sanja đông đúc, lễ hội 3 ngày tại Asakusa đáng để chen chúc trong đám đông để tận hưởng
Senso-ji là một trong những ngôi đền cổ nhất ở Tokyo. Kể từ đầu thời Edo, đã có rất nhiều người đến đây, đặc biệt là vào ngày đầu năm mới
Nghi lễ đài phun nước và hương thơm, và thử vận may omikuji, trong Đền Sensoji
Membeli tongkat keberuntungan tradisional di Hagoita-Ichi
도쿄의 역사적인 아사쿠사 지역인 센소지에서는 매년 12월에 열리는 하고이타이치 박람회에서 전통적인 장식용 방망이를 살 수 있다.
신년 처음으로 신사에 참배하는 것을 "하츠모데(初詣)" 라고 합니다. 매년 많은 사람들이 모입니다. 일본식 새해를 맞이하기 위해서는 안성맞춤 입니다. 전 세계에서 새해 축하라 하면 불꽃놀이 이지만, 일본에서는 아사쿠사 에서 볼 수 있듯이, 문화적인 관습으로 신사에 참배하고 새로 다가오는 새해에는 많은 복이 있기를 기원하며 기도를 올립니다. 12월 31일의 추운 밤, 따뜻한 군중 속에 섞여 새해의 이른 아침을 맞이할 수 있는, 일본에서 만 가능한 독특한 체험이 될것입니다.
카미나리몬에서 절까지 이어지는 긴 거리를 따라 있는 가게 문을 열기 전, 정말 일찍 방문하신다면, 여러분들은 일본식 셔터 아트 (Shutter Art)를 감상하실 수 있을 기회가 마련된다.
Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried in the arms of sumo wrestlers, compete by crying for the sake of good health and to drive away evil spirits.
Shiragagi-no-mai, điệu nhảy ngàn năm ở chùa Sensoji ở Asakusa
Lễ hội trẻ em khóc 2019 ở Asakusa, Senso-ji, một lễ hội khác thường nhưng phổ biến đối với các bậc phụ huynh, nơi mà những đứa trẻ sẽ được các sumo đô vật bế trên tay và chiến thắng bằng cách khóc để có sức khoẻ tốt cũng như xua đuổi tà ma.
Сандзя Мацури - один из самых больших фестивалей в Токио, во время которого на территории храма Сэнсодзи проходит шествие с участием более чем 100 священных паланкинов - микоси.
Sanja Matsuri ist eines der größten Festivals in Tokyo mit über 100 Mikoshi-Festwagen, die durch das Gelände des Senso-ji Tempels gefahren werden.
Il Sanja Matsuri è uno dei maggiori festival di Tokyo e comprende oltre 100 palanchini religiosi chiamati mikoshi che sfilano attraverso il parco del tempio Senso-ji.
If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa area this November. The Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival brings some stunning lantern floats to Tokyo's Sensoji Temple for attendees to marvel at.
This December, Tokyo’s historic Sensoji Temple will host Asakusa Culture & Lights, an illumination event combining ancient tradition with cutting-edge technology.
NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO is conveniently located in the midst of the electric town Akihabara, also known as the capital of manga and anime. In addition, this neighborhood has an abundance of tech shops, maid cafes and a variety of restaurants. With just a 6-minute walk away from Akihabara station, it provides easy access to explore other areas nearby such as Ueno and Asakusa. This hotel embodies the rich cultures of music, art and food. Nohga’s concept of music is derived from Akihabara’s local history, starting as a district of radio and wireless component merchants in the late 1920s. The artistic and luxurious space throughout the hotel is achieved by featuring art and amenities designed in collaboration with craftsmen from around Japan. As for the food menu, it’s seasonal fresh ingredients are sourced domestically. The glasses and dinnerware served are collaborations with stores in the surrounding area. All 120 non-smoking guest rooms feature an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, in-room safety box, mini fridge, USB plugs, free Wi-Fi, a high-quality bluetooth speaker and flatscreen TV with original music and film. The lounge area and a compact 24-hour gym can be found near the reception on the second floor. Services include laundry (from 2,750JPY) and a 24-hour front desk with a check-in time of 3PM and check-out time of 11AM. For sightseeing you can rent a Tokyobike for the day (2,000 JPY/day) to explore the vicinity.
Oakwood Premier Tokyo comes from a brand of standout luxury hotel & service apartments right at the heart of the Tokyo metropolis. It is located in the business hub of Marunouchi with JR Tokyo Station in close proximity. This will allow guests and travelers to easily access the city's extensive transport network and visit various landmarks such as Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market, Ginza and Shopping District. Boasting 123 luxurious apartments on the upper floors of a multi-serviced complex, each room offers a magnificent view of the city, not to mention all furnished and a fully-equipped kitchen set which is rarely seen in your everyday service apartment. Without doubt, these spacious tranquil retreats are curated to give you the amenities and services of a luxury hotel and a feeling of home. They are good options for both business executives and leisure travelers from one night of a short-stay to a few weeks/months of mid-to-long-term stay.
Ayam-YA is a certified halal ramen restaurant found in the Okachimachi area of Tokyo, between Asakusa and Ueno, and not far from Assalaam Mosque. A sister branch in Kyoto also exists.
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Enter the world of Moomin, the Finnish fairy-tale comic characters, in the exclusive Moomin Café in Tokyo Skytree Town. This permanent Moomin Café is specially designed for Moomin fans and offers dishes, desserts, drinks and decorations on the Moomin theme. Whether you are alone or eat in company, a plush Moomin figure will keep you company at the table. The figures of the Moomins are hippopotamus-like troll creatures and were invented by the writer Tove Jansson. They love in the idyllic Moomin Valley somewhere in Finland. The Moomin characters are very popular worldwide and their adventures have been translated into more than 30 languages. There is another highlight for real Moomin fans: The "Moominvalley Park" theme park was opened in March 2019 about 40 kilometers northwest of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture and offers further insights into the world of trolls.
Bunny Cafe Moff Rell in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward offers a chance to interact with adorable rabbits. You can make reservations for the cafe by phone, or you can visit and pay at the store before entering. The cafe provides 30- and 60-minute courses, and you can play with or feed the bunnies. If you are unsure about how to treat the rabbits, don't worry! The staff members will kindly explain everything to you. Minimum age is 10 years old.
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (浅草文化観光センター, Asakusa bunka kankō sentā) is an eight story building designed by Kengo Kuma. The top floor contains a free observation deck and a cafe with views onto Sensoji temple and the Nakamise shopping street.
Tokyo Solamachi is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex at the foot of the famous Tokyo Skytree. It has more than 300 shops and restaurants and is well worth a visit even without the tallest tower in Japan. There are original Japanese souvenir shops, an official Tokyo Skytree shop, a large food market and food area, as well as many other restaurants and shops that invite you to extensive shopping. Tokyo Solamachi is also home to the Sumida Aquarium, a planetarium and many small green areas and terraces. The Postal Museum opened in March 2014 on the ninth floor. It has an extensive collection of postage stamps from around the world, as well as interactive exhibits and exhibits that show the history of postal services in Japan.
With a height of 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree is Japan's tallest structure and a symbol of Tokyo. It is located in the northeastern part of Tokyo. The height of the tower is an allusion to both its current location and the history of the area: 634 is also a reading of the Japanese characters for "Musashi," the old name of the province in which the tower stands today. The Tokyo Skytree has two viewing platforms that offer spectacular views over Tokyo. The two closed decks are at heights of 350 and 450 meters respectively, making them the highest observation decks in Japan. The Tembo deck, the lower of the two decks, is 350 meters high and extends over three levels with great views from all floors. The higher Tembo Gallery (450 meters) consists of a sloping spiral-shaped ramp that increases in height as you go around the tower. You'll find many attractions inside the tower's observation decks, such as restaurants with skyline views and photo spots manned by staff. Attached to Skytree is an expansive shopping and sightseeing area called Solamachi. Filled with specialty shops ranging from salts to chopsticks, toys to t-shirts.