TOKYO NOTEBOOK · ASAKUSA

A day in Asakusa: from Kaminarimon’s red lantern to the Sumida River breeze

Discover the details of Kaminarimon and Senso-ji, follow a temple approach scented with sweet treats, then choose a little time at a retro amusement park or beside the river. Gai Xiaomi has gathered visit durations, free and paid areas, long-established food stops and places to rest. You needn’t eat everywhere or visit every stop—find your own old-town rhythm.

A day’s walk, about 6–8 hours · choose your own stopsGai Xiaomi

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