Asakusa is known for it's old temples. This traditional area is Tokyo's most famous for the Sensō-ji district, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. We had to check it out.
But first we had to get some breakfast – DOUTOR Gourmet Coffee.
This place had really good sandwiches, not to mention a pleasant ambience and, ofcourse, decent coffee.
Front of the shop we spotted this nice WRX Type RA. Souped up with Prodrive gear, like the roof scoop.
Narrow buildings - this is how it's done.
Kitchen store in Ueno - Asakusa dori ave.
Asakusa - few others heading to the the tempel as well...
Purify your hands before the temple.
The Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), with its giant chōchin, is the outer gate of the famous Sensō-ji.
This place was founded in 628 A.D.
Girls all dressed up - Why? Because every year, Japan celebrates "Coming of Age" day (Seijin no Hi) annually on the second Monday of January. It's the celebrating day if you turn 20 years old that year. It's also a day where every city and town celebrate, it's considered as a National holiday.
Uuh, Gaijins (foreigners) - We were like superstars! Paparazzi's were everywhere, lol.
On the "Coming of Age" girls wear coloured traditional kimono or more specifically, the "hakama". While most men wear suits.
DoCoMo FAIL - not connecting people :D
Spotted this sweet Hatchi-Roku in Asakusa. Genuine RS watanabe wheels, nice!
What about this HotRod? Japan is full of sweet rides.
Suntory BOSS, Café au Lait - ¥100. Good price!
After Asakusa we hitted back to Ueno.
Ueno center, OICITY.
Ueno boys...
ŌEDO Sushi. ¥126 per plate, not bad.
These dudes were keeping the plate lines full.
Hotto-Sake!
Tobikko = Flying fish Roe.
Random tiger found on the streets of Ueno.
Labels: Asakusa, Japan, Tokyo, Ueno
